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attacker

NOUN
aggressor
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Lane would spot his attacker in Las Vegas, and it turned out to be Davis’ cousin Anderson, the informant told police.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

According to Judge Ferrero, Byrd and Roberts initially had a right to defend themselves, but that right evaporated once their attacker began retreating—while he still held his shotgun—and they moved toward him.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

“It’s easy to imagine that in six to 12 months, every application that’s facing the internet in some way is being probed by a genius-level cybersecurity attacker in the form of an agent.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

The attacker joined City from sister club Troyes for £30.8m in July 2024, having spent the previous season on loan at Spanish side Girona.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The attacker threw up his wings, Balthamos flung his arm across his eyes, and only Baruch had the presence of mind to hold on.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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