raid
Pronunciation: [reɪd]
Word
Context: "military"
(noun) a sudden attack on a place, usually to surprise the people there. This is when a group comes in quickly to take things or to capture someone.
Example
The soldiers planned a raid to capture the enemy's supplies.
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The raid failed because they were not prepared for the enemy's defenses.
Example
What was the main goal of the raid they conducted last night?
Context: "attack"
(verb) to attack a place suddenly and unexpectedly. This means you go in quickly and catch people by surprise.
Example
The police raided the building to find illegal activities happening inside.
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They didn't raid the warehouse because they had no evidence of wrongdoing.
Example
Why did the officers decide to raid that location?
Context: "robbery"
(noun) a theft or robbery where someone takes things from a place by using force or threats. This is often done quickly and without warning.
Example
The store suffered a raid last week, and many items were stolen.
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There was no raid at the shop, and everything remained safe.
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How did the store owners respond after the raid?
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