surprise attack
Example Sentences
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The talks were due to continue the following week; Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a surprise attack on a Saturday.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Egypt and other Arab nations mounted a surprise attack on Israel and scored early victories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
If Venezuela or any other country launched a surprise attack on the United States, I wouldn’t want the courts to monkey-wrench our prompt response.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2025
"Beryl was like a surprise attack, like an ambush," says Cornelius, in a deep baritone voice, over the market's chatter, reggae and thwack of cleavers on chopping boards.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024
The newspaper is splashed with headlines about the surprise attack and the announcement that President Roosevelt has asked Congress to declare war on Japan.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
