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encroachment

[en-krohch-muhnt] / ɛnˈkroʊtʃ mənt /
NOUN
infringement
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However, such controversy narrows the issue of A.I.’s steady encroachment to one of process, rather than impact.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

That’s why unions and other representatives of filmmaking humans are nervous about the encroachment of AI into their livelihoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

While banks have embraced some aspects of crypto—helping people invest in bitcoin and using digital assets to make money transfers more efficient—they are drawing a line at encroachment on their core business: consumer deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“Although we anticipate that investors will continue to voice concern about AV competitive encroachment, we remain constructive on both Lyft and Uber,” he added.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

They were responding to Sitting Bull’s message to gather and talk about the encroachment of the white people.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III




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