Meaning of the word sortie in English

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sortie

US /ˈsɔːr.t̬i/
UK /ˈsɔːr.t̬i/

Noun

1.

a short, quick attack by a military force, such as a small group of soldiers or an aircraft, made against an enemy position:

Example:
A series of sorties was carried out at night by specially equipped aircraft.
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