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Incursion (Noun)

The act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers); "the incursion of television into the American living room".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The arrival of a large group of tourists led to an incursion of non-locals in the small village.
The discovery of the rare plant's location sparked an incursion of collectors and researchers into the previously unexplored area.
The expansion of the shopping mall into the neighborhood led to an incursion of big-box stores and chain restaurants.
The invention of the internet led to a significant incursion of digital technology into everyday life.
The government's plan to introduce wolves back into the ecosystem has been met with resistance from local farmers, who fear an incursion of the predators into their lands.

An attack that penetrates into enemy territory.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The enemy's incursion into our territory was met with fierce resistance from our troops.
The surprise incursion by the guerrilla fighters caught the government forces off guard.
The military launched a counterattack to repel the enemy's incursion into the disputed region.
The rebel group's incursion into the capital city was a bold move that caught the government by surprise.
The enemy's incursion into our airspace was detected by radar and responded to with swift action.