ambuscade

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I have experienced and feel a profound sadness for the Marines who perished in the last ambuscade of the Sandinistas.

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Only about 700 Legionnaires managed to escape the ambuscade.

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The ambuscade capped a notably disgruntling week for Labor.

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The general belief was that the King was a chance victim of the ambuscade which was intended for the Orchanie-Sofia autobus, occupants of which were known to be carrying large sums of money.

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But the crafty Mouse, lurking under the grass in ambuscade, made sudden sallies, and often surprised the enemy at a disadvantage.

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