encroach
Example Sentences
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Fox founder lobbies Trump to preserve air rights for broadcasters as powerful streamers encroach on their turf.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
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
“We certainly won’t encroach on your territory. We just ate outside of Seattle, anyway,” he laughed.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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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