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.

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Once Sesko returns, Carrick will have a selection of options in attack. Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Jackson, however, has used these points regularly in attack ads and on the campaign trail. Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Luis Enrique has multiple options in attack, with Ballon d'Or winner Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola — who has been linked with a summer move to Liverpool — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and new signing Maghnes Akliouche. ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman’s coast on Tuesday, according to the IMO. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in attack

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“In attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attack. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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