attacking

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Jonathan Pearce: Born in Illinois, this attacking midfielder actually played twice for the US in 2025 before switching allegiance to the country of his parents last November.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

On Monday morning, Iran and Israel both announced they would refrain from attacking each other, perhaps in response to more pleas from Trump by phone and social media.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

There were reports that the discussion was about defense, which makes sense, because that is the weakest part of Clark’s game, opponents frequently and successfully isolating and attacking her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

After attacking four people at two factories in Fukushima on Tuesday, the bear took shelter inside one of the buildings, local media reported.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“Do you really think I would risk attacking the Bureau for the Black Book without already possessing the Black Key?”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston