in attack
idiom
British
: playing on the part of the team that tries to score points or goals : (US) on offense
He will play in attack.
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University officials confirmed that no one was injured and no damage was done to campus buildings due to the fires.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
Doncic started the game off in attack mode hitting a step-back three over Jayson Tatum on his way to scoring 13 points with three rebounds and three assists in the first quarter.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
Serbia began to grow into the game and had England pinned back into its own penalty box for long periods, but a lack of any quality in attack meant clear cut chances were few and far between.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 16 June 2024
Man arrested in attack on UCLA pro-Palestinian protesters.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2024
Doncic started the game off in attack mode hitting a step-back three over Jayson Tatum on his way to scoring 13 points with three rebounds and three assists in the first quarter.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2024
Serbia began to grow into the game and had England pinned back into its own penalty box for long periods, but a lack of any quality in attack meant clear cut chances were few and far between.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 16 June 2024
Man arrested in attack on UCLA pro-Palestinian protesters.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
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“In attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attack. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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