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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a much more attacking" is not correct in standard written English.
It can be used when comparing the level of aggressiveness or assertiveness in a particular context, typically in sports or strategy discussions.
Example: "The team adopted a much more attacking style of play in the second half, leading to several scoring opportunities."
Alternatives: "a significantly more aggressive" or "a far more offensive".
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It was a much more attacking Kawasaki who took to the field after the break.
As Prandelli explained, "I felt we should play to our strengths, and with these players that means a much more attacking game".
He started last Friday's match against Costa Rica with a much more attacking formation and the Americans dominated possession for long stretches before the Ticos got a goal and then went all turtle on them for the final 20 minutes.
Not only does that make City are a much more attacking proposition, it means and Guardiola can employ both Kevin de Bruyne and David Silva in advanced positions, though United will look to exploit the space at the back.
Hallelujah! Most annoying cliche of 2009 (Letters, 21 December) is the use of "scenario", as in: "Spurs now have a much more attacking scenario". The chief culprit is Radio 5 Live's Jimmy Armfield.
England don't really make a mess any more – well, except on bouncy pitches – so it's a good time for Collingwood to be replaced by the Irish genius, a much more attacking batsman.
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Losing defensive lynchpin Geoff Cameron to Stoke City midway through the season wasn't ideal, but slowly Houston was developing into a much more attack-minded and offensively competent unit.
"Probably a continuation of the 4-3-3 favoured under Mourinho and, broadly, Carlo Ancelotti, but a much more attack-minded approach than Mourinho," said Michael Cox, editor of the online blog Zonal Marking.
"We will see much more attacking football from Ole.
They've evolved their game as well, they're playing much more attacking rugby, they're excellent at the breakdown.
Leeds will need to find much more attacking intent after the break - just the three shots in total for the Yorkshire club.
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