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infiltration

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






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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

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

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

Legal filings, Cambodian corporate records and sanctions actions in the U.S. and other countries document the infiltration of Cambodia’s ruling class by online scam networks.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 20, 2026

Two doors and a passage with a double turn insured the cellar against any possible infiltration of the day.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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