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dawn raid

dawn raid (plural dawn raids)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. surprise attack: a surprise attack on enemy troops at dawn

2. takeover strategy: a surprise attempt to buy a large number of a company's shares at the start of a day's trading, especially as a first stage in a takeover bid

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