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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

A similar incursion was reported by Estonia and Latvia in March.

From BBC • May 19, 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

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

This was his first incursion into management circles.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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