How to Use in attack in a Sentence

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• Lacking power in attack, FCD had few chances to score in the match.
  — Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas News, 5 July 2023
• Johnson was in attack mode much of the night against Toronto, going 10 of 19 from the floor.
  — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2022
• Tyler Herro plays in attack mode, often with the ball in his hands.
  — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 13 Mar. 2021
• As a result of all that spending, the district is awash in attack ads.
  — oregonlive, 26 Oct. 2022
• The Sox were in attack mode at the plate, putting the ball in play and making the most of their opportunities.
  — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2022
• With Jimmy, that is the balancing act, with so much of his game played in attack mode.
  — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Jan. 2022
• The Lionesses have been below par in attack, but have not surrendered a goal in the run of play in four games.
  — Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
• The candidates have been in attack mode, as often happens in close races.
  — Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2022
• The Louisville men’s basketball center had spent most of Tuesday night in attack mode, even in a 77-43 loss at Virginia Tech.
  — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Mar. 2022
• Yet the team has somehow become deeply dull in attack as the team attempts to grind out results rather than outscore opponents.
  — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 17 Nov. 2022
• Then, with a sword in each hand, Gosar is depicted charging toward Mr. Biden and raising his arms in attack.
  — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2021
• So this time, Jimmy Butler had to play in attack mode for only three quarters, able to sit out the fourth after scoring 23.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2023
• Sure enough, the Gulls came out in attack mode, getting five shots on net in the first five minutes and jumping on the scoreboard first on a goal blast from Carrick at 4:43 of the first period.
  — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2022
• North Carolina’s goal came in the 77th minute on a penalty kick from Kerolin Necoli, a Brazilian national who was dangerous in attack most of the evening.
  — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
• With the Dutch sitting off, the Americans have had plenty of possession but have struggled to create much in attack.
  — Patrick Smith, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2022
• Perhaps the most notable aspect of this season in attack is the lack of contributions from bonafide all-time City great, Sergio Agüero.
  — James Nalton, Forbes, 15 May 2021
• Michigan will be in unfamiliar position as a clear favorite in a game of this magnitude and will have to stay in attack mode to avoid the upset.
  — Arkansas Online, 5 Dec. 2022
• Steel cards, for example, are strong in attack and defense, while Emerald cards rely more on tricks and clever mechanics.
  — Rob Wieland, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
• During a stretch in which Maryland made six consecutive shots, Russell was in attack mode.
  — Ryan McFadden, baltimoresun.com, 3 Jan. 2022
• Di Maria has proven over the years to be a versatile player, capable of playing in midfield as well as in attack, and thus could come in very useful to Max Allegri.
  — Emmet Gates, Forbes, 19 May 2022
• Butler time: After a passive first half Tuesday night in Detroit, Butler came out in attack mode, with eight points and five assists in his initial 11-minute stint.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2023
• That allows left back Luke Shaw to push forward into midfield, giving England more options in attack.
  — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
• Handgun used in attack was purchased legally A motive remains unclear, McMahill said.
  — Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2023
• In Georgia alone, outside groups have hammered Mr. Warnock with more than $7 million in attack ads mentioning inflation.
  — Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2022
• Now Lowry is left to navigate a landscape that has Herro trying to be dynamic off the dribble, that has center Bam Adebayo focused on playing more often in attack mode.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2022
• Germany, meanwhile, often looked toothless in attack and struggled to cope with France's lightning-quick counterattacks.
  — Ben Church, CNN, 15 June 2021
• Irvin’s campaign contends their candidate is being subjected to at least $8 million in attack ads from various forces, including the DGA.
  — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2022
• Andonovski had few answers for what plagued the U.S. team in attack and spent much of the tournament coaching timidly, rarely making substitutions or changing things tactically.
  — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 7 Aug. 2023
• At least 37 killed in attack on school in Uganda, officials say Funerals began Sunday as bodies were released into the custody of family members.
  — Rael Ombuor, Washington Post, 20 June 2023
• Russia now has between 40-50 percent of its military forces around Ukraine in attack position, according to a U.S. defense official.
  — Alexander Smith, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2022

Last Updated: 9 Aug 2024