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Incident
01
an event or happening, especially a violent, unusual or important one
02
a public disturbance
03
a strong disagreement or conflict between two countries that often involves military action
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A diplomatic incident arose when the ambassador 's convoy was detained at the checkpoint, causing a strain in international relations.
The cross-border incident involving the exchange of gunfire has led to an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
Aerial incidents involving fighter jets near the contested airspace have become more frequent, raising concerns of potential conflict.
incident
01
relating to the way light falls or strikes upon a surface
02
relating to something minor, casual, subordinate in significance, or occurring as a consequence
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