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Literary notes about FORAY (AI summary)

The word "foray" is used in literature to convey a sense of venturing into new or hostile territory, both literally and figuratively. At times it refers to a physical expedition or raid into enemy lands, as seen when warriors set out on dangerous missions and skirmishes ([1], [2], [3]), while in other contexts it describes an initial venture into a new field or activity, such as entering journalism or beginning life at a new school ([4], [5]). Additionally, the term carries a metaphorical weight in epic and historical narratives—highlighting daring assaults or personal exploits, whether in the valor of ancient battles or in the more light-hearted adventures of a character ([6], [7], [8]).
  1. With what heart can any of the Achaeans do your bidding, either on foray or in open fighting?
    — from The Iliad by Homer
  2. He set up his camp on the borders, intending to make a foray from thence.
    — from Heimskringla; Or, The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson
  3. Receiving no satisfactory reply, he made a foray into the kingdom of Leon, and brought off great spoil of sheep and cattle.
    — from Spanish Papers by Washington Irving
  4. Meanwhile, Julian also made her foray into reporting after working in the magazine section for couple of years.
    — from Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various
  5. [Pg 87] CHAPTER VII An Autumn Foray Winona felt that she now started life at the High School on an entirely new basis.
    — from The Luckiest Girl in the School by Angela Brazil
  6. Finally, at Soplicowo, in the home of his fathers, while he was paving the way for an insurrection, he perished in a foray.
    — from Pan Tadeusz; or, The last foray in Lithuania by Adam Mickiewicz
  7. “If things get pretty bad we can make a foray on the pantry of the shack where our friend puts up when over here.
    — from Eagles of the Sky; Or, With Jack Ralston Along the Air Lanes by Ambrose Newcomb
  8. The gentlemen were assured that a foray had taken place upon the hats and cloaks below, and that cabs would be at a premium and colds at a discount.
    — from Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie

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