Example Sentences

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On Tuesday a commercial tanker was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman, where Iran has attacked before.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The former would be principally against Qeshm Island, in concert with the United Arab Emirates, which has attacked Iran many times during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

It’s part of a larger pattern of romancing younger men on the national and international stage, often ones he has attacked.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

This is not the first time the United States' leader has attacked Sir Sadiq.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2025

So, they know I'm near, and hopefully the girl who has attacked them with tracker jackers and gotten an eleven they still can't explain will be enough to pull their attention away from her.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins