The phrase "second attack" refers to a situation where someone or something launches another aggressive act or assault after an initial one has already occurred. It implies a repeated or additional offensive action. Full definition
THE HEADLINE on the front page of the April 5 Lake Sentinel read, «Dogs to die after second attack on goats.» (articles.orlandosentinel.com)
He says the Lyon Diet Heart study, a French trial that tracked heart - attack survivors on an oil - rich Mediterranean diet versus those on the low - fat American Heart Association diet, showed a significant drop in second attacks for the Lyon group. (discovermagazine.com)
Wealthy Democratic activist Bill Samuels on Wednesday released a 90 - second attack ad blasting Gov. Andrew Cuomo's record on stemming corruption in New York. (nystateofpolitics.com)