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Past tense for to assault or attack, especially militarily
“the others would enter the town through the two opened gates to raid the fort through its rear exits.”
Past tense for to loot, plunder or invade by force
“The guerrillas would raid the treasury and destroy the local police barracks.”
Past tense for to cause severe damage to
“Left unchecked, urchins raid their environments, creating what biologists call an urchin barren, devoid of macroalgae and associated fauna.”
Past tense for to rob or steal from
“Dutch and Arthur would carry out their plan to raid the bank, only to find themselves embroiled in heavy gunfire.”
Past tense for to break into a property with the intent to remove items
“They then proceeded to raid the adjacent apartment, carrying their spoils back through the wall.”
Past tense for to forcefully search the premises of
“Officers from the Fraud Squad would raid the firm's offices.”
Past tense for to confront through the use of military force
Past tense for to take the property of another, often in breach of trust
Past tense for to bombard with bombs or artillery
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