invasion
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He cited the Gulf War in 1990 involving Iraq’s surprise invasion of Kuwait as the “closest analog to the current environment when it comes to how oil prices affect U.S. equity valuations.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Wright said demand for the charity's services initially rose when the cost of living crisis began following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw the price of oil, gas and agricultural products soar.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Prices spiked following previous disruptions during the financial crisis of 2008 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
During the D-Day invasion Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered one of the largest public prayers in history over the radio.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"Then how would we fuel our fleet for the coming invasion?" demands the fearless leader.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing invasion
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Franklin D. Roosevelt, "A Date That Will Live In Infamy" (1941)
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Excerpt from "The Diary of Anne Frank"
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