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incursion

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


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"There is no reason to believe that this incursion will result in any sort of establishment of the pests," said Rollins.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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 attempted back-channel message to Trump proposed economic and investment agreements as well as sanctions relief, and also warned that the Cuban regime was preparing for a U.S. incursion, the U.S. official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The AEA allows the government to detain and deport citizens of hostile foreign nations in times of war or during an "invasion or predatory incursion."

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“You’ve probably heard about the incursion today. Two gorgons were swept into the river by this newcomer, Percy Jackson. Juno herself guided him here, and proclaimed him a son of Neptune.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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