Example Sentences

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Crude oil futures rose on Wednesday, extending a move off lows as traders assess the likelihood the U.S. will attack oil producer Iran as well as the impact of India shying away from Russian oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Polls show that most Taiwanese do not believe Beijing will attack imminently, and prefer the "status quo" in Taiwan's relationship with China, which means neither unifying with Beijing nor formally declaring independence.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

He believes that the X's will attack them in the dark, and instead of their smaller alliance fighting back, he suggests they hide.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2024

“We know he will attack this opportunity with the same intensity he did as a Panthers player.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 22, 2024

“They will probably retreat. Or Ewell will push them off. But if Meade is there tomorrow, I will attack him.”

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