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Sally
01
an amusing or clever comment made quickly
Examples
Her sharp sally made the whole room laugh.
He was known for his quick sallies during debates.
02
a sudden attack made by troops from a defensive position, especially during a siege
Examples
The soldiers launched a sally from the fortress at dawn.
Their final sally broke the enemy's front line.
03
a short journey, often spontaneous or adventurous
Examples
Their afternoon sally led them to a hidden waterfall.
We took a sally into the countryside just for fun.
