foray

[US]/ˈfɒreɪ/
[UK]/ˈfɔːreɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a sudden attack or raid
vi. to make a sudden attack
vt. to plunder

Phrases & Collocations

launch a foray

Example Sentences

an actor's foray into politics.

my first foray into journalism.

an actor’s foray into politics

the garrison made a foray against Richard's camp.

They took him along on another foray into the forest following the spiders, and once again the boarhound didn't prove to be much worth as a protector or guide.

She made her first foray into the world of entrepreneurship.

The company's foray into the international market was successful.

He decided to make a foray into the music industry.

Their foray into the fashion industry was well-received.

The team's foray into new technology paid off.

The foray into unknown territory was both exciting and nerve-wracking.

The foray into online marketing proved to be a game-changer for the company.

After his successful foray into acting, he decided to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Their foray into sustainable practices was praised by environmentalists.

The company's foray into artificial intelligence technology was met with skepticism.

Real-world Examples

So, that was my first foray into making things bigger for skateboarding as a whole.

Source: VOA Special March 2019 Collection

With the hound dead, so ended Hammer's brief foray into Baker Street.

Source: How to become Sherlock Holmes

Well, it's been a long road to Syria from my early forays as a professional change agent.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Back in this country, President Biden visited wounded soldiers in one of his first forays outside the White House.

Source: PBS English News

On occasion, the two have sent soldiers on forays into one another's territory.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Make forays in fertile country in order to supply your army with food.

Source: The Art of War

But Sony's latest foray into tape storage is anything but nostalgic.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation May 2014

For the Oatman family, their foray into the Western frontier began with the revelations of a prophet.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

Kato's out a lot, Kato's out a lot late in the night here, and a few short forays in the morning.

Source: The Secret Life of Cats

So this is my first foray into the world of audio fiction.

Source: Simple English short story

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