raid
noun
a sudden assault or attack, as upon something to be seized or suppressed.
raids
Example Sentences
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A police source told AFP that the targets of Thursday's raids included Karina Gama, head of the company that produced "Dark Horse," and Mario Frias, a pro-Bolsonaro congressman listed as the film's executive producer.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
He said that the National Guard was never discussed during that call and that the two did not speak about the immigration raids and protests again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Large numbers of Palestinian security forces were deployed for the event, an unusual sight in the town more accustomed to Israeli military raids.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Though the influx of agents eventually left Minnesota, taking their horrific behavior elsewhere, state officials have been busy attempting to pursue accountability, filing numerous cases against the federal officers who participated in the raids.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Usually, the Empire raids in the heat of the day.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
