intrude

Example Sentences

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Saber-rattling trumpet and timpani intrude and are shushed away as worthless.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"It's fine. If they want to keep doing it, they are all polite and don't intrude on our personal space. We have a job to do, they have a job to do."

From BBC • Dec. 2, 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

“I am sorry to intrude on you. I will retire.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin