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

Even so, Hurzeler’s side are coping well so far with the injury problems in attack and the departure of Welbeck. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Mingoue’s victory brings to a close a campaign that grew to be heated between Shortsleeve and Minogue, with the Shortsleeve campaign leading the charge in attack ads and statements attacking the opposing candidate. — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Australia was more clinical than Argentina in attack, taking 18 points from visits to the Pumas 22 in the first half to lead 22-14 at halftime. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Jackson, however, has used these points regularly in attack ads and on the campaign trail. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in attack

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