attacker
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But note also that many audience members rushed to the stage almost instantly to subdue the attacker, perhaps saving Mr. Rushdie’s life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
We began working through basic hapkido hand techniques, defenses designed to control an attacker through redirection of force.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
With a 4.0 grade-point average and terrific lacrosse talent as an attacker, Fine has a bright future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Ultimately, the failure to land Rogers arrived as the first of a series of blows to Berta in his efforts to deliver a top-class left-sided attacker for the team.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
In Elmira, New York, John Surratt read accounts that mistakenly identified him as Seward’s attacker!
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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