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are attacking

  • present progressive of attack.

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Echo and Liquid, guilds separated by an eight-hour time difference, are attacking the boss at the same time, and both are close to killing it.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 20, 2026

"We show that increased infiltration of T cells that are attacking tumor cells translates into a therapeutic benefit for patients with glioblastoma," said Chiocca, who is also a co-senior author of the study.

From Science Daily Mar. 20, 2026

The SDF fears that a withdrawal by the U.S. military would “embolden the groups that are attacking the Kurdish region now,” Ahmed said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

Yes, decision-making and passing quality needs to be better but Slot may need to tweak the positions of the full-backs or central midfielders when Liverpool are attacking for additional protection against dangerous counter-attacking sides.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2025

‘We don’t have time for chitchat. The Romans are attacking at dawn and I’ve got to -’ ‘We know,’ Will said.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan