retaliatory raid
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a raid in response to a previous attack
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- The military launched a retaliatory raid after the border attack.
- The village feared a retaliatory raid after their initial attack.
- They warned that any aggression would be met with a swift retaliatory raid.
- They launched a swift retaliatory raid on the enemy's camp.
- The rebels conducted a retaliatory raid on the enemy camp.
- Such actions often provoke a retaliatory raid from the opposing side.
- Fears of a retaliatory raid kept the villagers on edge.
- The general ordered a retaliatory raid to avenge the fallen soldiers.
- The government condemned the retaliatory raid as an act of escalation.
- Fearing a retaliatory raid, the guards were put on high alert.
- Following the bombing, a retaliatory raid was expected.
- The news reported a border skirmish followed by a retaliatory raid.
- Witnesses reported a retaliatory raid carried out by special forces.
- Historically, a retaliatory raid was a common response to aggression.
- The general ordered a retaliatory raid to neutralize the threat.
- The enemy's successful retaliatory raid caught them by surprise.
- Such a retaliatory raid could lead to a full-scale conflict.
- Planning a retaliatory raid requires careful strategic consideration.
- The decision to execute a retaliatory raid was controversial.
- The government condemned the retaliatory raid as an act of escalation.