punitive raid
Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words
A swift military attack intended as punishment rather than for territorial gain.
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- The army launched a punitive raid on the enemy's supply lines.
- The army launched a punitive raid on the rebel stronghold.
- Following the attack, a punitive raid was carried out to deter further aggression.
- Following the attack, the government authorized a punitive raid.
- Intelligence reports suggested that the punitive raid would target key infrastructure.
- Villagers feared a punitive raid after defying the warlord.
- Critics argued that the punitive raid was disproportionate to the initial offense.
- A swift punitive raid was conducted to discourage further aggression.
- The government authorized a punitive raid to recover stolen artifacts.
- The general ordered a punitive raid to restore order in the region.
- International observers expressed concern about the humanitarian impact of the punitive raid.
- Historically, punitive raids were common responses to border incursions.
- The punitive raid aimed to disrupt the rebel group's operations.
- The objective of the punitive raid was to inflict heavy losses.
- After weeks of provocation, a swift punitive raid was deemed necessary.
- They discussed whether a punitive raid would be an effective deterrent.
- The historical account details a series of punitive raids by neighboring kingdoms.
- Such punitive raids often lead to prolonged conflicts.
- The objective of the punitive raid was to send a clear message to hostile forces.
- The decision to undertake a punitive raid was met with mixed reactions.