What is the meaning of foray?

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noun

A sudden short attack.
- synonyms: raid, maraud
An initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence. )
- usage: "scientists' forays into politics"

verb

Steal goods; take as spoils.
- usage: "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners"
- synonyms: plunder, despoil, loot, reave, strip, rifle, ransack, pillage
Briefly enter enemy territory. .

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