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invasion

[in-vey-zhuhn] / ɪnˈveɪ ʒən /


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Plastic prices previously spiked after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine drove oil past $100 a barrel.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

In 1975 Greece boycotted because of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus, and the following year Turkey didn't take part.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In any other part of civilized society, rifling through someone else’s diary is considered an outrageous invasion of privacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Magazine depth refers to the munitions stockpiles the U.S. maintains, which have been a staple in headlines since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

In the Korean War, U.S. forces helped push back the invasion, but at a cost of more than thirty-six thousand American lives.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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