encroach
Example Sentences
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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
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
It also said that Greenpeace attempted to deprive the project of funding by falsely claiming the pipeline would encroach on tribal land.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
A report that Meta is in discussions to buy billions of dollars’ worth of Alphabet’s highly specialized AI microchips has led to speculation that the Google parent could encroach on Nvidia’s dominant market share.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025
It was true, the trees did encroach on our little clearing.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing encroach
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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American Football, 3rd Quarter
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"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner
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