in attack
phrase
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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That pair is also joined by the likes of Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise in attack – players who would practically walk into every other team’s starting lineup.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The now Ivory Coast international has been a breakout star at the 2026 World Cup, shining for his country on the biggest stage in football, and has earned widespread acclaim for his devastating ability in attack.
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Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Featuring one of the world’s best defenses, the team has been uninspired in attack and didn’t score a goal in its first two matches.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
However, the researchers showed that an attacker aware of this defense can dial back the attention manipulation at the expense of a small reduction in attack success.
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Edd Gent,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 May 2026
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The now Ivory Coast international has been a breakout star at the 2026 World Cup, shining for his country on the biggest stage in football, and has earned widespread acclaim for his devastating ability in attack.
—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Featuring one of the world’s best defenses, the team has been uninspired in attack and didn’t score a goal in its first two matches.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
However, the researchers showed that an attacker aware of this defense can dial back the attention manipulation at the expense of a small reduction in attack success.
—
Edd Gent,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 May 2026
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“In attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attack. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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