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
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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
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The rebels, who have been attacking Saudi oil tankers, are trying to tighten their squeeze on the shipments, analysts say -- a lifeline for exports after Iran's blockade of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Houthis - a military and political group who control the north of Yemen and its capital Sanaa - have been attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea since November.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
UNION, Ore. — Oregon officials approved Thursday the killing of two wolves in a new pack that they said have been attacking calves in the northeastern part of the state.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
The Ukrainians have been attacking the retreating forces, the military said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2022
Unless there was another Nightbeast in Stormville, cucos shouldn’t have been attacking there too.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
