Meaning & use
Incursion
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A sudden invasion or hostile raid into a territory, or an unwelcome intrusion into an activity or domain.
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The army launched a brief incursion across the border before withdrawing.
Streaming services have made a major incursion into the traditional television market.
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Unlike a full-scale invasion, an 'incursion' typically implies a limited, often temporary, act of entering hostile or foreign territory.
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