attacked
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The pipeline was attacked in April, damaging a pumping station and cutting capacity by about 700,000 barrels a day, but Saudi Arabia restored full capacity within days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
The line was attacked across both the Riyadh and Madinah regions from drones launched from Iraq, creating more operational challenges versus an isolated strike, Shah said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Arizona, meanwhile, attacked in waves — blocking a punt in the fourth quarter and taking over three yards from the end zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
When the pixies attacked, I flung my arms up and swatted at them.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
