attack an embassy

Frequency: 6.04.1 per million words

To carry out a violent act against an embassy.

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Examples (10)

  • To attack an embassy is considered an act of war.
  • The militants attacked the embassy under the cover of darkness.
  • Intelligence reports suggest the group plans to attack the embassy next week.
  • Protesters have attacked the embassy in response to the political fallout.
  • Attacking an embassy is a serious breach of international law.
  • No one could have predicted they would attack the embassy so brazenly.
  • The embassy was attacked by a mob of angry demonstrators.
  • Their mission was to attack the embassy and take hostages.
  • If they attack the embassy, there will be severe diplomatic consequences.
  • The security forces were criticized for failing to prevent the mob from attacking the embassy.