as in incursion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
made a nighttime foray into the enemy camp and took their command post
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as in to plunder
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Recent Examples of foray
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In development since 2019, the film is seen a major career milestone in Director Bong’s career as his first foray into animation after live action hits including Oscar-winner Parasite as well as Okja and Snowpiercer.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
The most lucrative wells from Gray, Stitzel and Gilmore’s foray into New Mexico’s oil and gas industry belong to Solis Partners.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Pfeiffer's role marks the three-time Oscar nominee's first foray into Western territory.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
In development since 2019, the film is seen a major career milestone in Director Bong’s career as his first foray into animation after live action hits including Oscar-winner Parasite as well as Okja and Snowpiercer.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, skinny jeans are trending again, and this under-$20 pair is the perfect pick to foray into the hot spring silhouette.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
The most lucrative wells from Gray, Stitzel and Gilmore’s foray into New Mexico’s oil and gas industry belong to Solis Partners.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foray
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Lebanon’s fragile sovereignty The lack of resolved borders and Israel’s periodic incursions into southern Lebanon have predictably meant that Lebanon has struggled to assert sovereignty over its own territory.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The disclosure is the latest of several cybersecurity incursions targeting public agencies in Los Angeles.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But the sea lies in a region of the Golden State where there are already numerous environmental concerns, and some residents worry that plundering for lithium could exacerbate the problem.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Orbán frequently used his veto power to stymie efforts to support Kyiv and sanction Moscow.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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After Brexit, the coronavirus pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the relentless impact of the climate crisis, this is just the latest turbulence to batter the machinery of global trade.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Thus, Albuquerque recaptured and sacked the city of Goa.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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The pieces were on loan from a Bucharest museum, whose head was promptly sacked for lending the works out in the first place.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The protest erupted after federal agents conducted simultaneous immigration raids at the company’s Camarillo and Carpinteria locations, arresting more than 300 workers without documentation.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The couple purposely separated the girls from Bateman so the FBI could conduct the raid.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, the government announced that several serving and former Australian military commanders had been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed in Afghanistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Three Steps, No More Cleanser A gentle face wash removes oil and sweat from overnight without stripping your skin.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Richard Schmeelk died at age 97 in May 2022 — but Corona kept on looting his widow’s accounts, according to court records.—
Kamaron McNair,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The trio stripped down and left little to the imagination in their lingerie, raided the liquor cabinet, soaked in a bubble bath, stole a Grammy and cannonballed into a pool — all while looting the house for cash and jewels.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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North Texas — whose roster was pillaged in the portal and saw its top players leave for Oklahoma State alongside former head coach Eric Morris — have signed 42 transfers.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Jan. 2026
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In a landscape of sequels and overly pillaged IP, the Stranger Things finale is finite and close-ended, the credits rolling once and for all.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Foray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foray. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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