intrusive
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Anorthosite is classified as an intrusive igneous rock, meaning it forms when molten material cools and solidifies beneath Earth's surface.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
When someone calls her out of the blue, it can feel intrusive and give her a lot of anxiety.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
But stunningly high numbers of women report having intrusive thoughts about harming their children—moments when their own brains betray them, when it’s clear that none of us are in total control over our own minds.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
Like any actor, Abdul-Mateen understands those dark, intrusive thoughts — but those worries also fuel his performances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
But the banging on the door was unlike him; it was loud, rude, intrusive.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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