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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In recent years, bombers have flown toward the radars in attack formations, peeling off just before crossing into Norwegian airspace.
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Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Police: Suspect in attack on Ugandan athlete 'set her ablaze'
Marangach, who was also admitted to the hospital's ICU, had burns over about 30% of his body and was in better condition than Cheptegei, Menach said.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
Solid with the ball in his hands and best in attack mode.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2024
Advertisement California Man arrested in attack on UCLA pro-Palestinian protesters
May 24, 2024
University officials confirmed that no one was injured and no damage was done to campus buildings due to the fires.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
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Ben Taub, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024
Police: Suspect in attack on Ugandan athlete 'set her ablaze'
Marangach, who was also admitted to the hospital's ICU, had burns over about 30% of his body and was in better condition than Cheptegei, Menach said.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
Solid with the ball in his hands and best in attack mode.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2024
Advertisement California Man arrested in attack on UCLA pro-Palestinian protesters
May 24, 2024
University officials confirmed that no one was injured and no damage was done to campus buildings due to the fires.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
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 3 Oct. 2024.
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