as in incursion
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
the invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany during World War II
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For example, during the buildup to the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, the U.S. worked extensively to win over global public support, particularly from France and Germany.
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Matthew Clary, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
The Invaders Cold War paranoia and hysteria reigned in this intense alien invasion drama that aired on the ABC Network from 1967-1968 for a total of 43 episodes.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Ukraine has been buoyed by the U.S. and other Western allies in its fight against Russia since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion in 2022, and the move to cut off aid left Kyiv at a disadvantage and European allies scrambling.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
In recent years, one of the busiest weeks in the publishing calendar has seen something of a small and big screen invasion, as producers and agents sniffing out the next Normal People, Lessons in Chemistry or Conclave descend on the English capital to see what’s what.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Clary, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
The Invaders Cold War paranoia and hysteria reigned in this intense alien invasion drama that aired on the ABC Network from 1967-1968 for a total of 43 episodes.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Ukraine has been buoyed by the U.S. and other Western allies in its fight against Russia since Moscow launched a full-scale invasion in 2022, and the move to cut off aid left Kyiv at a disadvantage and European allies scrambling.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2025
In recent years, one of the busiest weeks in the publishing calendar has seen something of a small and big screen invasion, as producers and agents sniffing out the next Normal People, Lessons in Chemistry or Conclave descend on the English capital to see what’s what.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Invasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invasion. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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