attacker

Example Sentences

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The owner of another horse, Detail, wrote in a Facebook post that the alleged attacker was a “crazy obsessed stalker who has been following me on social media for a long time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Kuwait’s army said Monday morning the country was under attack by missiles and drones, without identifying the attacker.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Cowards like this do not belong to our society,” rally attendee Christine Brown told NBC7, describing the alleged attacker.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Odegaard had an arm round the waist of the West Ham attacker, who had his arm around the Norway international's shoulder.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Roy Lee leapt to his feet and flailed ineffectually at his attacker.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam