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
In recent years, there has been an uptick in bears wandering into foothill neighborhoods as humans continue to encroach on bear territory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
They have been a part of the city landscape since the 1930s, when urban sprawl began to encroach on their rural territory.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
The strategy also comes with diplomatic risks, because the attacks widen the theater of conflict and encroach on marine territory and assets belonging to third countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
“We certainly won’t encroach on your territory. We just ate outside of Seattle, anyway,” he laughed.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
