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infiltration

[in-fil-trey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɪlˈtreɪ ʃən /






NOUN
seepage
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James Scobie KC, representing Lavrynovych, said he was a "complete and utter foot soldier" and "fodder for this type of infiltration".

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Unable to launch major offensive operations on the front, Russia has taken to launching infiltration operations: sending small groups of soldiers behind enemy lines to hold key positions until reinforcements arrive.

From Barron's Jun. 14, 2026

Russia shifted tactics in early 2025 toward infiltration, whereby small groups of soldiers are sent through gaps in Ukraine’s defensive lines.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

It is a paranoid reflex that turns any hint of infiltration into proof of betrayal.

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

“We’ve seen the infiltration over the last two months or so,” he said.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers




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