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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

Troops sent on infiltration missions are often ex-convicts given only days of training, since walking to an assigned location and awaiting further orders requires minimal proficiency, Kofman said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2026

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

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

The Prince was driving him crazy with his stories of the Guilder infiltration.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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