intrude upon
Example Sentences
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In the past, the court has said the 4th Amendment protects against government searches that intrude upon a “reasonable expectation of privacy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
"Because these eDNA techniques are non-invasive, you don't have to intrude upon the species you are studying," Duffy said.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2024
“Because this court cannot intrude upon the domain of the General Assembly, however, it declines plaintiffs invitation to compare the 2023 remedial plans with plans preferred by plaintiffs and crown the illustrative plans the winners.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
“In assessing the Government’s claim that disclosure may harm national security, courts must exercise the traditional ‘reluctance to intrude upon the authority of the Executive in military and national security affairs,’” he said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
“My lord, the children and I have no desire to intrude upon your personal affairs,” she said, hoping to put an end to the conversation.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
