in attack

phrase

British

: playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals : (US) on offense

He will play in attack.

Examples of in attack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those direct runs into the box were largely missing from a Spain performance that was dominant in possession but often stiff and predictable in attack. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Despite unprecedented investment and home support, the USMNT displayed familiar weaknesses in attack and defense. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The restart brought a bit more Paraguay urgency in attack, but things soon returned to normal with Les Bleus pushing up the pitch almost constantly. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Featuring one of the world’s best defenses, the team has been uninspired in attack and didn’t score a goal in its first two matches. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

Rhymes for in attack

• almanac
• camelback
• cardiac
• carryback
• cluniac
• diamondback
• lumberjack
• maniac
• paperback
• piggyback
• quarterback
• saddleback