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encroachment

[en-krohch-muhnt] / ɛnˈkroʊtʃ mənt /
NOUN
infringement
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In California, the cats’ population faces several threats — including human encroachment, loss of habitat and prey due to wildfires, rat poison, disease and vehicle collisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Akbarzadeh said Iran would “not allow any kind of encroachment upon its waters and interests.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Gemini military business might eventually represent a small encroachment on Palantir’s turf, but the larger message is that the military will adopt a lot of AI tools in the future.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

If the former Beatle does join them backstage, he may find that the encroachment of age has altered their pre-show rituals.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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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