encroach
Example Sentences
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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
He warns that humanoid robots might encroach on the manual-labor jobs some see as AI-proof.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
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
Many fires encroach on protected reserves or indigenous land, either by accidentally getting out of hand, or set by people as deliberate attempts to grab land.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024
Ivy held prior place in this lost garden, the long strands crept across the lawns, and soon would encroach upon the house itself.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner
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