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noun
An early-morning visit by police or law enforcement with the intention of taking the suspects by surprise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, law-enforcement
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noun
A sudden rapid acquisition of a company's shares when the stock exchange opens, in preparation for a hostile takeover.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business
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History
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