intruders

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Daniel testified he was being detained in a bathroom with the shower running when one of the intruders burst in and said something in a foreign language.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"The body treats microplastics as foreign intruders, which prompts the brain's immune cells to attack them. When the brain is stressed by factors like toxins or environmental pollutants this also causes oxidative stress," he said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The residents initially complained about the intruders "causing damage and leaving rubbish in communal areas".

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

She padlocks the gate when she returns and buries witchy talismans around the property to ward off intruders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Hedwig had not approved of these flashy intruders; she had been most reluctant to allow them to drink from her water tray before flying off again.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling