in attack
idiom
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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Under Alonso, Madrid have shown signs of improvement in attack from set-plays.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … SHAKEY TRUCE – Israeli soldiers killed in attack as ceasefire with Hamas briefly falters and resumes.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Deschamps will be without several prominent names, including Champions League-winner Ousmane Dembele, Marcus Thuram, and Bradley Barcola in attack.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Midfield Liverpool might be looking to bolster its squad depth in defence and in attack before the transfer window closes on Monday, but Slot has several options in midfield, and this might be where there is more uncertainty around team selection.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … SHAKEY TRUCE – Israeli soldiers killed in attack as ceasefire with Hamas briefly falters and resumes.
—FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Deschamps will be without several prominent names, including Champions League-winner Ousmane Dembele, Marcus Thuram, and Bradley Barcola in attack.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Midfield Liverpool might be looking to bolster its squad depth in defence and in attack before the transfer window closes on Monday, but Slot has several options in midfield, and this might be where there is more uncertainty around team selection.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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“In attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attack. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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