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1
to attack;to assail;to make an assault;to strike;to hunt down
奇妙な病気が町を襲った。
A curious disease struck the town.
2
to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.)
小泉氏が総理大臣として森氏の後を襲った。
Mr Koizumi succeeded Mr Mori as prime minister.
3
to make a sudden visit