attack
verb (used with object)
to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with.
have attacked
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present perfectof attack.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In recent years, England's lower order have attacked in an attempt to score quick runs.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Mikhmas is located in the central West Bank between Ramallah and Jerusalem, near several Israeli settlement outposts whose residents have attacked the community on several occasions in recent months.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
A remarkable fossil at Montana State University's Museum of the Rockies is offering scientists an unusually detailed glimpse into how Tyrannosaurus may have attacked its prey.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The same day, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have attacked a U.S. tanker at the northern edge of the Gulf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
“That’s because we keep weapons in the attic, silly boy. Do you think this is the first time monsters have attacked our family?”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
