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invasive

[in-vey-siv] / ɪnˈveɪ sɪv /


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Director Walsh is never invasive—these people would never let her be.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's often only possible to distinguish between cryptic species using DNA, which can be slow, invasive, and costly," explained Jewell.

From Science Daily

“Given the complexity of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, we are planning a measured rollout to support training, education, and adoption,” CEO David J. Rosa said on a conference call.

From Barron's

Despite repeated requests, Jodie refused, saying that what the church had asked for felt "super invasive".

From BBC

Despite conservation efforts, global biodiversity is deteriorating quickly, driven by habitat loss, climate change, invasive species and other factors.

From BBC