encroaching

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Encroaching flames caused the main facility that disassembles America’s nuclear arsenal to pause operations Tuesday night, but it was open for normal work by Wednesday.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

Encroaching gold prospectors and mining endanger their current existence as increasing development presents a danger to both the people and the earth.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2021

Encroaching shade will also chase away tall fescues; install beds with shade-tolerant plants in those areas.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2020

Even notable cultural sites aren’t safe: Encroaching seas threaten El Morro—a hulking fortress that sits majestically on the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2018

Encroaching upon functions of subordinates prohibited; orders to be definite.

From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)