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forays

/ˈfɔːreɪz/ /ˈfɒreɪz/

Meanings
noun
A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.

Examples :

"The hungry squirrels made frequent forays into the bird feeder, stealing seeds whenever they could. "
military war action history

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excursion noun

/ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/

A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.

"While driving home I took an excursion and saw some deer."

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accustomed adjective

/ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/

(of a person) Familiar with something through repeated experience; adapted to existing conditions.

"accustomed to cold"

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valuables noun

/ˈvæljuəbəlz/ /ˈvæljʊəbəlz/

Valuable items collectively.

"Before leaving the hotel room, she carefully packed all her valuables, including her jewelry and passport, in the safe. "

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irregular noun

/ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/

A soldier who is not a member of an official military force and, often, does not follow regular army tactics

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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stealing verb

/ˈstiːlɪŋ/

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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frequent adjective

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ /fɹɪˈkwɛnt/

Done or occurring often; common.

"I am a frequent visitor to that city."

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incursion noun

/ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/ /ɪŋˈkɜːrʒən/

An aggressive movement into somewhere; an invasion.

"The bear's incursion into the campsite forced the hikers to retreat. "

Illustration squirrels

squirrels noun

/ˈskwɜːrəlz/ /ˈskwɪrəlz/

Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.

"Simple Sentence: "The squirrels in the park were burying nuts for the winter, their bushy tails twitching." "

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appreciate verb

/əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/

To be grateful or thankful for.

"I appreciate your efforts"

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whenever adverb

/wəˈnɛvə/ /hwəˈnɛvɚ/

(interrogative) When ever: emphatic form of when.

"Whenever will I find time to finish that jigsaw?"