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in the attack vs during the attack

Both 'in the attack' and 'during the attack' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the attack' is used to describe someone's involvement or participation in an attack, while 'during the attack' is used to indicate a specific time frame when an attack took place.
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in the attack

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone's involvement or participation in the attack.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was part of the attack or actively engaged in it.

Examples:

  • He was injured in the attack.
  • She played a crucial role in the attack.
  • They were captured in the attack.
  • Several casualties were reported in the attack.
  • The suspect was identified in the attack.
  • Implicated in the attack on Logoualé (28 February 2005).
  • I understand he died in the attack.
  • The French court suspects her of complicity in the attack on the aircraft of Rwanda's Hutu President Juvénal Habyarimana in April 1994.
  • Apparently, this is the same tag that Jasper used in the attack on the condos.
  • She was killed in the attack at your house.
  • Christina, you and the baby suffered substantial trauma in the attack.
  • Sir, North Korea is denying any involvement in the attack.
  • We lost a few key personnel in the attack.
  • Captain, we should consider the possibility that Dr. Cochrane was killed in the attack.
  • Possibility of victory in the attack.
  • I believe you're involved in the attack.
  • I thought he lost them back in the attack.
  • Two Mutts were killed in the attack on Stonehaven.
  • Five of his other cousins were killed in the attack.
  • Obviously lost it in the attack.
  • They sacrificed their lives in the attack on Vega.
  • Nolan and Irisa die tragically in the attack.
  • Apparently, this is the same tag that Jasper used in the attack on the condos.
  • No one was wounded in the attack, but the Hamas chief warned the rocket attacks on Israel will continue.
  • Over 30 other people were killed in the attack, which was strongly condemned by the international community and a broad cross-section of Somali society.

Alternatives:

  • during the attack
  • amidst the attack
  • as part of the attack
  • as the attack unfolded
  • while the attack was happening

during the attack

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a specific time frame when the attack took place.

This phrase is used to specify the period when the attack occurred, without necessarily implying direct involvement or participation.

Examples:

  • Many people were injured during the attack.
  • The alarm went off during the attack.
  • The building was evacuated during the attack.
  • Communication was lost during the attack.
  • The rescue operation took place during the attack.
  • A number of people died during the attack on the base.
  • In the mind of the Romulan Commander, during the attack.
  • So, Debbie coughed up blood during the attack.
  • She was paralyzed from the chest down during the attack.
  • What does the Commission intend to do to ensure that the Mexican Government takes the necessary action to get to the bottom of what happened, find the people who disappeared during the attack, provide protection for such convoys, guarantee security and uphold human rights in Mexico?
  • What does the Council intend to do to ensure that the Mexican Government takes the necessary action to get to the bottom of what happened, find the people who disappeared during the attack, provide protection for such convoys, guarantee security and uphold human rights in Mexico?
  • Must have been knocked off the nightstand during the attack. 10:34.
  • We know you had assistance during the attack.
  • The cameras were still recording during the attack.
  • I never thanked you for your support the other night during the attack.
  • Bauer was definitely wounded during the attack.
  • You were shot during the attack.
  • So she did have it during the attack.
  • I had it on me during the attack.
  • I made a little simulation to show what might have happened during the attack.
  • We were separated during the attack.
  • That patient died during the attack.
  • Which means our killer could've gotten cut during the attack.
  • Your brother was in the attic during the attack.
  • I was knocked out during the attack.

Alternatives:

  • in the attack
  • amidst the attack
  • as the attack unfolded
  • while the attack was happening
  • throughout the attack

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