attack
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Participants were followed for an average of seven to eight years so researchers could track whether they developed high blood pressure or cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, or angina.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Lacy’s absence meant Ole Miss had no choice but to run their attack through Chambliss on nearly every single snap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
"Greys outcompete reds for habitat and food - they don't actually physically attack them but they do bother them," said Foott.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Tight end Oronde Gadsden II is another player who could play a key role in a revitalized passing attack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
It was hidden and silent, but it was ready to attack the minute I left myself exposed.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
The poll is the first election in Israel since the Hamas-led attacks of Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Catching and killing sharks has a long and controversial history in Western Australia - there were months of huge protests in 2014 when the state government authorised a cull after a spate of attacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Both teams struggled at times to generate any consistency with their passing attacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
It said these attacks were thwarted by the Gulf monarchy's air defences.
From Barron's
I don’t go on about the anxiety and the two panic attacks or my mom taking me to Dr. Cain and the sketchbook and all, hoping the subject will go away.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
In order to defend the political centre, Schwesig has at times attacked it.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
After its U.A.E. and Bahrain facilities were attacked in March, Amazon recommended its customers migrate data to other regions, including the U.S. and Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The line was attacked across both the Riyadh and Madinah regions from drones launched from Iraq, creating more operational challenges versus an isolated strike, Shah said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Arizona, meanwhile, attacked in waves — blocking a punt in the fourth quarter and taking over three yards from the end zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
The last time he had seen Ivan, the fool had attacked him.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Simeone described the derby as an intense match and praised his players' defensive organisation and collective effort against a Real Madrid side featuring several dangerous attacking players.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Spurs' build-up has regularly got them in positions behind the opposition midfield by attacking quickly after they are pressed.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
He responded by further attacking the three outlets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Looking at how De Zerbi is trying to work, it is easier to see how many of Tottenham's attacking moves are almost there in terms of creating clearer chances.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Annabel said, practically attacking me at the door.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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