as in to invade
to enter for conquest or plunder
Vikings foraying into the village
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In fact, Puerto Rico imported Russian natural gas the same month as Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026 -
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, impacting global supply and raising prices further.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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In 2019, a pair of private poker clubs was raided in Houston.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Some of Hadi’s friends have had their homes raided; others have been detained, or have gone missing.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Santos and Langdon both attack things pretty head on.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Foray (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foray%20%28into%29. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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