incursion
Example Sentences
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"The situation at the border with Belarus is worsening, with the growing incursions of smuggling balloons into Lithuania's airspace," the European Commission chief wrote on X following talks with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda.
From Barron's
On the southern U.S. border, a counterdrone system developed in Ukraine is being repurposed to deflect incursions from Mexico.
Israel regularly carries out incursions into Syrian villages, saying it acts to prevent the presence of armed groups.
From BBC
In short, Williams-Sonoma and others can hardly afford the incursion of cheaper rivals at a time when inflation-weary consumers are laser focused on value and getting more comfortable with buying even big-ticket home items online.
From Barron's
Pakistan's Federal Constabulary, previously known as the Frontier Constabulary, is responsible for handling situations beyond the capabilities of the police force, including tribal incursions and criminal gang violence.
From BBC
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