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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The complexities of pro forma machine-to-machine communication combined with the new multi-orbit dimensionality present unique space cyber challenges including: ultra-low financial barriers to entry, inherent difficulties in attack attribution, and aggression deterrence.
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Charles Beames, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Joselu's absence doesn't affect Carlo Ancelotti's first XI too much in the grand scheme of things but obviously limits his options in attack with midfielder Jude Bellingham also ruled out.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Porter has also been subjected to roughly $10 million in attack ads from an outside group funded by by Silicon Valley billionaires and cryptocurrency investors.
—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Steel cards, for example, are strong in attack and defense, while Emerald cards rely more on tricks and clever mechanics.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Handgun used in attack was purchased legally A motive remains unclear, McMahill said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2023
Authorities on Sunday identified the three victims shot and killed a day earlier in Jacksonville, Florida, in attack that is being investigated as a hate crime.
—Gina Martinez, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2023
Great white shark suspected in attack Police did not release the victim's name, but local station 9NEWS identified him as Toby Begg and reported he was attacked by a 12- to 13-foot-long great white shark.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
The Lionesses have been below par in attack, but have not surrendered a goal in the run of play in four games.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
Charles Beames, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Joselu's absence doesn't affect Carlo Ancelotti's first XI too much in the grand scheme of things but obviously limits his options in attack with midfielder Jude Bellingham also ruled out.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Porter has also been subjected to roughly $10 million in attack ads from an outside group funded by by Silicon Valley billionaires and cryptocurrency investors.
—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
Steel cards, for example, are strong in attack and defense, while Emerald cards rely more on tricks and clever mechanics.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
Handgun used in attack was purchased legally A motive remains unclear, McMahill said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2023
Authorities on Sunday identified the three victims shot and killed a day earlier in Jacksonville, Florida, in attack that is being investigated as a hate crime.
—Gina Martinez, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2023
Great white shark suspected in attack Police did not release the victim's name, but local station 9NEWS identified him as Toby Begg and reported he was attacked by a 12- to 13-foot-long great white shark.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2023
The Lionesses have been below par in attack, but have not surrendered a goal in the run of play in four games.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
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