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 been attacking
-
present perfect progressiveof attack.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Eritrea has a 700-mile Red Sea coastline across from Yemen, where Houthi rebels have been attacking Saudi Arabia, and sits near a globally critical shipping route through the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Already coalitions must incorporate a wide range of viewpoints from parties that are often relatively far apart politically and which have been attacking each other during the campaign.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025
Over the last year the Houthis have been attacking global shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been attacking ships sailing through the Red Sea.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2024
“I shouldn’t be surprised at this point. The Erudite have been attacking us with these reports for months. And this isn’t the end. There will be more, I guarantee it.”
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
