sneak attack

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President Biden on Wednesday met privately with families of Americans being held hostage by Hamas since its sneak attack in Israel on Oct.

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2023

“It was a sneak attack in the dark of night,” Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny said at a news conference Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

So an anticipated return morphed into a sneak attack.

From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2020

Such is the sneak attack of emotion in inching back toward normal in Paola, Kan., which has recorded zero coronavirus deaths, and where, as of June 1, students were allowed to enter the school building.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2020

My potential for arrogance made a sneak attack on me.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam