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attack

[uh-tak] / əˈtæk /








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Several crypto industry observers had flagged concerns about a potential hack on Binance hours before the exchange confirmed the attack.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

That is how far residents of Fredonia, a small town in the central US state of Kansas, must travel for cardiology care in the event of a heart attack or stroke.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Japan’s financial authorities are stepping up cybersecurity efforts after the fallout from an attack on a server-hosting company spilled over into unauthorized foreign-exchange trades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

In the post, family members say Navarro arrived at Garcia’s home six days before the attack.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

I can’t attack these pups, can’t grab them by the scruff and shove their noses into a rodent hole, can’t make them do anything.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

The trial has been told that whether Williams carried out the attacks was not in question, but jurors must consider whether he intended to kill those individuals.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

But “the $100 level is ours for awhile,” he said — regardless of any new attacks, and maybe even for some time after hostilities ease.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

It waxed and waned as the attacks grew more distant.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

Americans attempting to use superior closed-source models to defend themselves from attacks often find their efforts stymied by the filters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Others suffered nightmares and panic attacks for the rest of their lives, and some shell-shock victims were confined to insane asylums.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

“They’re afraid their stores will be attacked and looted,” Yves Gollety, owner of the weapons store, explained.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The 43-year-old was walking his two dogs in north London last week when he was attacked by a German Shepherd.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

A visible part of the discourse about the Cornell Seven reveals how some have flatly rejected the possibility that Doe was assaulted, attacked her credibility and her appearance, and labeled the case as a “hoax.”

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

Members of a United Nations-authorized force deployed to stabilize strife-torn Haiti are attempting to rescue four Salvadoran military personnel after gangs attacked their armored vehicle earlier this week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Imagine, three perfectly nice children and their governess attend the theater, which ought to be a cultural and educational experience of the highest order, and they get attacked by pirates instead!

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

If someone is innocent of the accusation — or wants others to believe they are — they can respectfully deny the allegation without attacking or putting themselves into the victim role.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

Anna Kelly, a White House spokeswoman, said in an emailed response to MarketWatch on Friday that the U.S. will not be attacking Iran “at any time” prior to the midterm elections.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

"At the start of the season it was made clear in interviews we wanted to be an aggressive attacking team. We are not there yet, we're still working it out."

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

But it has also highlighted the singular influence of Musk over the war, as Starlink provides a lifeline for Ukrainian forces on the front lines attacking Russian troops and defending themselves from strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Washington’s deceptions kept Howe from attacking for a while, but deceptions cannot last forever.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen


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