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]).
- With what heart can any of the Achaeans do your bidding, either on foray or in open fighting?
— from The Iliad by Homer - 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 - 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 - 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 - [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 - 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 - “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 - 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