attacking

Example Sentences

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The Kings have historically prioritized defense in a league that has shifted to attacking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They will be leaning on that attacking flair and the return of rested stars.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

Entering Game 3, Towns has outplayed and mind-melted San Antonio’s starry giant, Victor Wembanyama, attacking the basket without fear of the Luxor Obelisk looming in the paint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This was graffiti, scrawled at all angles and in different sizes, the lines overlapping each other, as if the writer had been so filled with fury he couldn't stop himself from attacking the metal.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda