intrude

Example Sentences

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In Wen's trial on Monday, the court heard he had attempted to intrude on the movie premiere twice, Singaporean media reports.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

Woodward decision established clear limits on state power to intrude on private corporations, strengthening corporate rights and autonomy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

These thoughts even intrude on him when he’s reading for fun—or trying to.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2025

But this time he’s there strictly as a visitor, he won’t intrude on the radio microphone that will be manned by Monday and Stephen Nelson during the Series.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

The problem that you describe is one, among so many others, that has troubled both my waking thoughts and those that intrude upon my sleep.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt