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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attacking back" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where someone is responding to an attack or criticism, often in a defensive or retaliatory manner.
Example: "After the harsh criticism from the media, the politician decided to start attacking back with a series of press conferences."
Alternatives: "retaliating" or "striking back".
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A bloody struggle ensued, his wife jumping on one of the men's backs, Mr. Allawi wresting one of the axes away and attacking back, until the second attacker chopped at his head.
If the Irish are to make the most of their attacking back three, they must find greater cohesion up front.
If a player is attacking back, NPCs can 'evade.' If NPCs'healthpointsts are low,' they can go 'find aid' and then 'wander' again.
He brought to his Web site the very same elements that were associated with public belief that Martians were attacking back in 1938.
Dukakis said that he blamed himself for not responding more forcefully: "I made a big, big mistake by not attacking back".
Although I guess also, the overriding premise is not that the story is about a pedophile, but about cats getting attacked by coyotes, and eventually, attacking back — and about a miracle happening at Christmas.
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"We have an attacking back-line and a back three with a lot of speed.
If one branch attacks another, the latter will attack back.
Jihad is when you are attacked, you attack back.
He has turned the "insider" attack back on Mr. Young.
In politics, sometimes attacking your opponent can give them an opening to attack back.
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