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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Feyenoord were exciting in attack, racking up 18 goals, including three each against Bayern and Manchester City, despite finishing 19th.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
However, the most desperate need is in attack where United has been one of the most toothless teams in the Premier League this season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Hours later, though, Trump was back in attack mode.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The Bobcats took a 24-17 edge in shots into the third period, and continued in attack mode, Muszelik, the junior transfer from New Hampshire, came up big during the third to keep the game tied.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
However, the most desperate need is in attack where United has been one of the most toothless teams in the Premier League this season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Hours later, though, Trump was back in attack mode.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The Bobcats took a 24-17 edge in shots into the third period, and continued in attack mode, Muszelik, the junior transfer from New Hampshire, came up big during the third to keep the game tied.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
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“In attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20attack. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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