incursion
noun
a hostile entrance into or invasion of a place or territory, especially a sudden one; raid.
incursions
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pluralof incursion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Officials in those countries have repeatedly asked residents in border areas to take shelter amid fear of incursions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
It and other countries along NATO's eastern flank including Romania and Poland have suffered repeated incursions into their airspace.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
During the 2024 Olympics in Paris, French authorities detected more than 350 drone incursions, leading to 81 arrests, according to a report by the National Assembly.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
I tolerate these brief incursions, which are far fewer than the ads that load up individual leagues’ official apps.
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2026
She owned herself for a few hours every week was how she looked at it, to tug weeds, pluck caterpillars, thin out the sour greens, and glare at anyone planning incursions on her territory.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
