
Foray
Military Action
Often refers to quick military attacks rather than random or individual acts of violence.

The general ordered a foray against the enemy stronghold at dawn.
Strategic Surprise
Implies a sudden or surprise element, often to catch an opponent off-guard.

The night foray took the opposing forces by surprise.
Resource Acquisition
Sometimes associated with obtaining goods or information from the targeted area.

Thieves made a foray into the warehouse, stealing expensive equipment.
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AssaultAttackExpeditionIncursionInvasionRaidSortieVenture
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