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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

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

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

Though he tarnished royal prestige, many believe his infiltration of the czar’s inner circle was a mere symptom of a broader moral breakdown in which organized religion faltered and extreme views proliferated across Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

Frank, Bill and Lillian, still in junior high school, resented the infiltration of the high school romeos.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey




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