encroach on
Example Sentences
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Books occupy a unique place within physical media — one of the last forms that does not track, monitor, or encroach on the humans who read them.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Car accidents are common in Uganda and incidents involving wildlife and humans are also on the rise, as expanding communities encroach on protected wildlife areas.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
She initially welcomed the project, before realising the airport would encroach on her land.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
School districts have seen an explosion in special education costs in recent years, forcing them to encroach on their general funds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Under Sevier’s leadership, Franklin continued to encroach on Chickamauga lands.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
