Example Sentences

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Yemen's Houthi movement, which has been attacking commercial shipping in the region, have not yet commented.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2024

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

The government has been attacking hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma “very energetically” by providing free or low-cost treatment to a large section of the population.

From Nature • Nov. 7, 2017

"I was to tell you that the enemy has been attacking along the whole front," the aide explained.

From The Last Shot by Palmer, Frederick