Raid

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Used when describing armed forces making a surprise attack, often for strategic gains or to cause disruption. SlideThe special forces carried out a raid against the insurgents.
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A raid implies careful planning and quick execution to achieve an objective before the enemy reacts. SlideThe commandos perfected their raid strategy at dawn.