as in invasion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
there were incursions from the border every summer
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Recent Examples of incursion
Judges determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support probable cause and ensure that the warrant’s scope is narrowly focused to permit only minimal incursions on people’s rights.
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Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
European monarchs decided when to commit their countries to wars and military incursions.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
With such a significant mobilization of additional forces, Defrin was asked if Israel is preparing for a broader ground incursion into Lebanon.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
For fall 2026, in addition to her bestselling tailoring and cashmere and wool knits, there were terrific leather separates — including sleek strapless tops and pants cut from bull leather for more structure — and a new incursion into leisurewear.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
European monarchs decided when to commit their countries to wars and military incursions.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
With such a significant mobilization of additional forces, Defrin was asked if Israel is preparing for a broader ground incursion into Lebanon.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
For fall 2026, in addition to her bestselling tailoring and cashmere and wool knits, there were terrific leather separates — including sleek strapless tops and pants cut from bull leather for more structure — and a new incursion into leisurewear.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incursion
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North Korea has long claimed that the drills are a rehearsal for invasion.—
Soo-hyang Choi,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The global Brent crude benchmark shot past $100 a barrel Monday for the first time since 2022, when the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy markets into a frenzy, and analysts now warn prices could rise higher still.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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In addition, staff writer Eric Sondheimer placed in the top 10 for short features for his report highlighting the chilling impact ICE raids had on high school football workouts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Then, last summer, LA became the first major US city to face large-scale ICE raids, stoking fear among undocumented immigrants and disrupting the restaurant workforce.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Incursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incursion. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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