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foray
noun
verb
An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
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ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ
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noun
An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)
“Scientists' forays into politics”
noun
A sudden short attack
verb
Briefly enter enemy territory
verb
Steal goods; take as spoils
“During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners”
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Scientists' forays into politics
During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners
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