invaders

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, she reminded them that it was Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate Mexico’s victory over French invaders in the 1860s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The Polish nobility, for instance, is portrayed as not so noble, which blurs the line between invaders and oppressors; any subtleties to be discerned between the languages spoken were probably swallowed up in the subtitles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

As the invaders moved north, historians say, Malinche tried to persuade Indigenous groups to surrender — or face ruin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

"Do not let your lands be pillaged... or your homes given over to the invaders," he said on social media.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Jesse tried to huddle away from the worst of them, but there was no escaping the miserable invaders.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson