attack
Example Sentences
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Most people know about the centerpiece of NATO’s treaty, Article 5, which states, “An armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all.”
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
The statement, from Major General Michael Onoja, a defence headquarters spokesman, said that the attack "resulted in the loss of a few brave and gallant soldiers", without disclosing a toll or who was killed.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
That person is Faith Harrison, 24, from Little Minsterley, who survived a seven-hour heart attack at the age of 22 in January 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The identity is always under attack, and it’s always being defended.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Just a random mix of letters, impervious to attack by any known strategy.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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