as in incursions
a sudden attack on and entrance into hostile territory
the invasion of the Soviet Union by Germany during World War II
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Recent Examples of invasions
The goal would be rapid response to new invasions.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
From fears about privacy invasions to the role of AI, these misunderstandings can overshadow the actual benefits and safeguards of the technology.
—Dara Riordan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Still, home invasions are not a common event statistically.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Kellogg favors a ceasefire and peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, which would include security guarantees for Ukraine to protect against future Russian invasions.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
The burglary of Portis’ home marks the latest in a string of home invasions seemingly targeting professional athletes that have occurred in recent months.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
This is especially helpful for indoor invasions.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Public awareness plays an important role in contributing to the effective management of biological invasions, according to the IPBES, by enhancing peoples’ understanding of the risks associated with invasive alien species in order to prevent new introductions.
—Victoria Malloy, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Ever since Hamas attacked southern Israel a year ago and set off the war in Gaza, President Biden has repeatedly urged Israel to limit civilian casualties, to agree to a cease-fire, to limit invasions of parts of Gaza and increasingly to facilitate aid deliveries.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
From fears about privacy invasions to the role of AI, these misunderstandings can overshadow the actual benefits and safeguards of the technology.
—Dara Riordan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Still, home invasions are not a common event statistically.
—John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
Kellogg favors a ceasefire and peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv, which would include security guarantees for Ukraine to protect against future Russian invasions.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
The burglary of Portis’ home marks the latest in a string of home invasions seemingly targeting professional athletes that have occurred in recent months.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Nov. 2024
This is especially helpful for indoor invasions.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Public awareness plays an important role in contributing to the effective management of biological invasions, according to the IPBES, by enhancing peoples’ understanding of the risks associated with invasive alien species in order to prevent new introductions.
—Victoria Malloy, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Ever since Hamas attacked southern Israel a year ago and set off the war in Gaza, President Biden has repeatedly urged Israel to limit civilian casualties, to agree to a cease-fire, to limit invasions of parts of Gaza and increasingly to facilitate aid deliveries.
—Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Invasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invasions. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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