attacker

Example Sentences

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Alex added they had "no regrets about that at all" because it meant police had an almost picture-perfect description of the attacker.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Cowards like this do not belong to our society,” rally attendee Christine Brown told NBC7, describing the alleged attacker.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

There has been criticism from supporters after footage showed medics allowing the attacker to put weight on his knee despite having suffered a serious injury.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The operators are in constant contact with police so officers can, say, be guided to where the attacker is.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

President Reagan's attacker, like Charles Guiteau, had a history of mental illness.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow