Example Sentences

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It does not mean he is attacking the United States,” she wrote.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The frequency Bethell is attacking spin is also only matched by Travis Head - and England need no reminding how the Australian left-hander goes on the pitches they will face.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

Patients suffer because their immune system is attacking their own nerve fibres, which inhibits the transmission of nerve signals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2024

He is attacking pitches without abandon, walks a complete afterthought, jumping on pitches in the zone to the tune of 11 homers and a .977 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2023

“General Early has arrived, begs to report that he is attacking to the north of General Rodes.”

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara