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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Brahimi would fit the club’s goal of adding a winger who can provide a spark in attack.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
United have added real quality and experience in attack with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko coming in.
—Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Already this summer, Spoelstra has spoken about getting Jaime Jaquez Jr. back in attack mode.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
How Montes fits Sporting Kansas City Standing at 6-foot-4, Montes is a powerful presence in the air, both in attack and defense.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
United have added real quality and experience in attack with Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko coming in.
—Joe Prince-Wright, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Already this summer, Spoelstra has spoken about getting Jaime Jaquez Jr. back in attack mode.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
How Montes fits Sporting Kansas City Standing at 6-foot-4, Montes is a powerful presence in the air, both in attack and defense.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2025
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“In attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attack. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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