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attack on them vs attack of them

Both "attack on them" and "attack of them" are not commonly used phrases in English. The more common and correct phrase would be "attack them" without the preposition. If you need to use a preposition, "attack on them" would be more acceptable, but still not as common as the simple "attack them."

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 844 views

attack on them

This phrase is not commonly used, but it is grammatically acceptable in certain contexts.

This phrase can be used to indicate that someone is attacking a specific group of people or individuals.
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  • Feb 16, 2016 ... rally of journalists in Delhi to protest yesterday's attack on them outside patiala court. ABP ANANDA. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 42,391 ...
  • Jul 27, 2015 ... Kovilpatti college students condemn police attack on them | Tamil Nadu | News7 Tamil. News7 Tamil. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe
  • Two cops injured following acid attack on them. February 28, 2016 05:42 pm. Two police officers have suffered injuries after an acid attack in Weeraketiya during ...

Alternatives:

  • attack them
  • launch an attack on them

attack of them

This phrase is not a standard or common construction in English.

  • Nov 15, 2015 ... Some 89 people died, making it the deadliest attack of them all. Spectators at Friday night's football match, where suicide bombers failed to ...
  • Also the strongest war attack is the strongest elemental attack of them all. It is actually the best element for attacking after the legendary element, but legendary  ...
  • Splash attack is the most powerful attack of them all – O-O Aug 14 '12 at 20:52. 3. There's a medal in Pokémon Black/White 2 for trying to use ...
  • Feb 9, 2016 ... I bash that button to steal the aerial attack of them so they understand... they are wasting time since others cannot dps. permalink; save; report ...

Alternatives:

  • attack them
  • launch an attack on them

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