encroaching

Example Sentences

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As life goes on, Ms. Applegate tells of the encroaching menace of serious health problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The phrase was used to help describe the game's tense atmosphere, born from its fixed camera angles, forever encroaching zombies and a limited supply of ammunition to shoot them with.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Starring a stacked Guatemalan cast, including actor Tony Revolori, the project underlined the encroaching impacts of climate change that corrode once treasured memories, including those of Moreno, who grew up visiting the vacation destination.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

“One of the big puzzles of 2025 is that markets ignored President Trump encroaching on the Fed,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

Jonathan looked about the area in which they were standing, the encroaching trees, the field beyond.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi