attacker
Example Sentences
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That time, the attacker wore black clothes, a Darth Vader-like mask and a German World War II helmet.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Aftonbladet newspaper reported that the attacker had been shot in the leg by police.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Lane would spot his attacker in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be Davis’ cousin Anderson, the informant told police.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
According to Judge Ferrero, Byrd and Roberts initially had a right to defend themselves, but that right evaporated once their attacker began retreating—while he still held his shotgun—and they moved toward him.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Seward’s attacker was a mystery man—Stanton did not even know the assailant’s name.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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