border incident

Frequency: 7.513.3 per million words

a hostile event at the border between two countries

incidentADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

border

Examples (10)

  • Talks were called off following a border incident.
  • The recent border incident escalated tensions between the two nations.
  • Military patrols were increased after a series of border incidents.
  • Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the latest border incident.
  • Diplomats worked tirelessly to de-escalate the border incident.
  • A minor border incident nearly led to a major conflict.
  • The news reported a serious border incident this morning.
  • Both sides claimed the other initiated the border incident.
  • Preventing further border incidents is a top priority.
  • An unprovoked border incident drew international condemnation.