- present participle of intrude.
intruding
Example Sentences
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The way everyone responded to this error—by turning a simple mistake into a ritual flogging—only bolsters the toxic notion that the press is forever viciously intruding on the secret, sacred work of perfect jurists.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
When adults appear in the background, intruding in the hackers’ bedrooms, they deflate the mood with their insensitivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
There are so many negatives intruding that investors would be lucky to escape the coming year in one piece.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
It's the intruding lenses of the cameras and the words rushed out for news websites that give such moments shape and impact.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
He tried to keep his mind on flying, but something else kept intruding....
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
