attacker

Example Sentences

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That goal proved to be decisive when Hertl scored with 64 seconds to play after Vegas pulled their goalie for an extra attacker.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"He is in control of his actions, so suddenly the attacker goes from offside to onside. That is why the goal rightly stands. That is disastrous from Guehi."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

There was no-one else around to help, and Asadian said he backed off before seeing the attacker walk into the greengrocer's next to the bus stop, as if he was a "normal shopper".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

At 6 feet 1 and 200 pounds with the thick calves of a football player, he’s an attacker that every opponent must track.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

When threatened, the Lobalug contracts its venom sac, blasting the attacker with poison.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling