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invasion

[in-vey-zhuhn] / ɪnˈveɪ ʒən /


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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

Kyiv has long pushed for a more comprehensive ceasefire, which it and its European allies see as a necessary first step towards striking a lasting end to the full-scale invasion.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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

Mostly recently, Detroit faced a similar invasion in the electric-car market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Under President Eisenhower, the military and CIA had begun planning a far more ambitious operation to get rid of Fidel Castro—a full-blown invasion of Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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