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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At each point in the game, these patterns criss-cross the board, often combining in attack and defence on specific squares and pieces.
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Lewis Morgan has struggled as his partner in attack, yet to score or assist in four matches.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
When playing with only two out-and-out forwards, Bellingham will have more freedom in attack and can increase his attacking stats.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
White shirts flooded forward in attack after attack, and Gundogan looked every one of his 34 years.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
Lewis Morgan has struggled as his partner in attack, yet to score or assist in four matches.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
When playing with only two out-and-out forwards, Bellingham will have more freedom in attack and can increase his attacking stats.
—Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
White shirts flooded forward in attack after attack, and Gundogan looked every one of his 34 years.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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“In attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attack. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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