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incursion

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


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As in the 1982 war, it is unclear what a deeper incursion into Lebanese territory can achieve, analysts say.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2026

The political fallout was triggered by the incursion of three drones into Latvian airspace on 7 May - the second such accident since the start of 2026.

From BBC May 14, 2026

The attempted incursion by Iranian forces occurred on May 2, according to a Kuwait army spokesman, who said the next day that four people had tried to enter the country by sea and were apprehended.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Seoul initially denied any official role in the January drone incursion -- with authorities suggesting it was the work of civilians -- but Lee said a probe had revealed government officials had been involved.

From Barron's Apr. 6, 2026

The play she saw as a gentle incursion into another culture we played as a comic romp with great effect.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, French authorities detected more than 350 drone incursions, leading to 81 arrests, according to a report by the National Assembly.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 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

That means routine military drills, diplomatic coordination with NATO, and strengthening civil society against any form of Russian aggression, from military incursions to disinformation campaigns.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

The official Cuban explanation - which maintains that the incident occurred over its airspace - is that Brothers to the Rescue posed a threat to national security due to its repeated air incursions.

From BBC May 20, 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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