Rehearse attack with sword? (3,7)

I believe the answer is:

run through

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This clue might be a double definition.

'rehearse attack' is the first definition.
'run through' can be an answer for 'rehearse' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'attack' bit.

'sword?' is the second definition.
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'with' is the link.

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(Other definitions for run through that I've seen before include "Injure with sword" , "Rehearsal" , "Rehearse" , "Quickly explain (points); transfix" , "To transfix with sword" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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