Attack
Take on
Take on verb - To enter into contest or conflict with.
Both terms in one sentence
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The Guards Must Be Crazy: If any of the guards at St Cyril's had gone for help instead of trying to take on Bond's small attack force themselves, they would have been wiped out.
Source: Film / For Your Eyes Only -
Their combat experience, however, means that they can take on Egrigori's ARMS users when they attack with little difficulty.
Source: Manga / Project ARMS -
Character Development: Tails learns to take on troubles without Sonic's help, and he even musters the courage to stop Eggman's attack on Station Square.
Source: Video Game / Sonic Adventure
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