foray
noun
a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder.
Example Sentences
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But making her first forays into birdwatching, Caitlin felt no-one else shared her passion for birds.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Panda Express is expanding its marketing in Roblox and Fortnite, saying initial forays like integrating its panda mascot and Original Orange Chicken boosted brand awareness and restaurant visits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
One of Parton’s first forays into purer pop, this single has the stomp and shuffle of funk and could easily be retrofitted into disco DJ sets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Famous Boston fund manager Jeremy Grantham recalled in his autobiography one of his first forays into stock picking as a young man.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
The service trails, of course, are worn, and there are paths slick from the forays of members of one group into the territory of another where it is believed something curious or thrilling lies.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
