attack
verb (used with object)
to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with.
is attacking
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present progressiveof attack (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Anyone who tries to sabotage our critical infrastructure and paralyse society is attacking all of us. But we will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed or intimidated by criminal activity."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Team A is attacking, attacking, attacking Team B. Obviously, it won’t be beneficial for Team A because they’re at their peak. For Team B, it will be,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Qualcomm is attacking that the same way it assembled the rest of the stack — by acquisition.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
It does not mean he is attacking the United States,” she wrote.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
The machine we rent requires real upper body strength to operate, especially when it is attacking hard ground.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
