ambushed

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In one foray, led by Miller, the small party of raiders was ambushed by 80 Spanish troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The BBC has been shown footage from 22 June 2023 in which a group of migrants, who had just crossed into Evros and wanted to claim asylum, were ambushed by masked men.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Flying through blizzard conditions, his squadron was ambushed by seven Soviet fighter planes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Rennes midfielder Quentin Merlin dallied deep in his own area and was ambushed by Timothy Weah who passed to Amine Gouiri.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

A Patriot guerrilla force called the Green Boys watched over the area—and at least once ambushed a Hessian patrol.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen