foray

/ˈfɔːreɪ/
verb
  1. To make a brief attempt or venture into a new activity or area.
    • They forayed briefly into politics before returning to teaching.
    • She decided to foray into photography during her vacation.
    • He forayed into the world of online business last year.
  2. To make a sudden, short attack or raid.
    • The rebels forayed into the village at dawn.
    • The troops forayed across the river to test the enemy's defenses.
    • Pirates often forayed along the coast in search of treasure.
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noun
  1. A brief attempt or involvement in a new activity or area of interest.
    • Her first foray into painting was surprisingly successful.
    • His foray into cooking lasted only a few weeks.
    • The company's foray into the smartphone market ended quickly.
  2. A sudden, short attack or raid into enemy territory.
    • The scouts planned a foray to gather information.
    • The soldiers made a quick foray behind enemy lines.
    • Viking forays along the coast terrified the villagers.
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