attack
verb (used with object)
to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with.
has been attacking
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present perfect progressiveof attack (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The Arakan Army is the well-trained military wing of the Rakhine ethnic minority seeking autonomy from the central government and has been attacking army outposts in the western state since mid-November.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
Since mid-June, an otter — which remains nameless — has been attacking and terrorizing surfers off the Santa Cruz coastline — in at least one case, stealing a board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2023
Bailey has been attacking Hall for money Hall received from the city of Atlanta after stepping down from the City Council.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 18, 2022
The condition means that Malcolm's immune system has been attacking its own nervous system.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2021
And as the Pope is likely to outlive Messrs. Shaw, etc., by perhaps a thousand years, it is possible that Chesterton has been attacking the ephemeral heresies, while leaving the major ones untouched.
From G. K. Chesterton, A Critical Study by Julius West
