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
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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
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Tyler Herro plays in attack mode, often with the ball in his hands.
—Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 13 Mar. 2021
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As a result of all that spending, the district is awash in attack ads.
—oregonlive, 26 Oct. 2022
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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
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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
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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
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The candidates have been in attack mode, as often happens in close races.
—Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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During a stretch in which Maryland made six consecutive shots, Russell was in attack mode.
—Ryan McFadden, baltimoresun.com, 3 Jan. 2022
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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
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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
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That allows left back Luke Shaw to push forward into midfield, giving England more options in attack.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
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Handgun used in attack was purchased legally A motive remains unclear, McMahill said.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2023
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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
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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
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Germany, meanwhile, often looked toothless in attack and struggled to cope with France's lightning-quick counterattacks.
—Ben Church, CNN, 15 June 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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