sortie
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːrti/
Definition
A sudden attack or mission made by troops or aircraft from a besieged or defensive position.
Examples
The squadron completed its final sortie before returning to base.
The commander ordered a sortie to break through the enemy lines.
Each successful sortie provided critical intelligence about the terrain.
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