attacking

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Lululemon is out with a sharp critique of its founder and major shareholder, Chip Wilson, who has spent months publicly attacking the struggling yoga-wear maker.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Researchers say this strategy differs from many traditional Alzheimer's therapies because it focuses on repairing the brain's own infrastructure instead of simply attacking plaques directly.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

The Republican candidates avoided attacking each other during the debates, offering compliments instead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The key match incidents panel said: "There is contact between all the players around the goalkeeper but there is no pushing or holding offence by the attacking player."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“Marines have lost more than ears in their long history. But still they come, always attacking, always forging ahead, driving forward without regard to life or limb.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy