attack
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The Patriots played in the Saugus passing tournament last weekend, and coach Jim Rose said, “The passing attack already looks better than last season.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026
Central Command—which oversees operations in the Middle East—didn’t respond to requests for comment on the Iranian claim of an attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
Just moments before the strikes were announced, President Trump said "you'll see" when asked if the US would respond to the Iranian attack.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
"We suspect during the final construction stage the spider adds a pheromone that specifically lures worker ants and induces an aggressive attack, triggering the snare," said Professor Narendra.
From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026
Our team’s job is to attack German army and air force ciphers.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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