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incursion

[in-kur-zhuhn, -shuhn] / ɪnˈkɜr ʒən, -ʃən /


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Latvia’s military said the incursion of the unmanned aerial vehicle was caused by Russian electronic warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

In 1691 Schuyler distinguished himself during another bloody incursion into French territory.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Gamers were quick to slam the policy as an unethical incursion on their privacy.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Here the enduring wisdom of Indian spiritual philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ojai’s informal patron saint, serves even to hold a recent incursion of ultra-rich to account.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

I put the blind back to how it was, checked I'd left no other traces of my incursion, slipped out, and flew downstairs to see who it was.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

Aerial incursions into other countries have become increasingly common in recent months.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Officials in those countries have repeatedly asked residents in border areas to take shelter amid fear of incursions.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Fire officials warned that "unauthorized" drone incursions into restricted airspace above wildfires were forcing the grounding of helicopters and other aircraft fighting the blazes.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

I tolerate these brief incursions, which are far fewer than the ads that load up individual leagues’ official apps.

From Slate Jun. 10, 2026

His successful predictions included rebellious activity by the peasants in Styria, incursions into Austria by the Turks in the east and a cold winter.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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