- present participle of intrude.
intruding
Example Sentences
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In the town of Grevena further to the south, 48‑year‑old Lefteris Zioutis regularly posts images of intruding bears on social media.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
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
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
"Hey, salaam! Sorry about intruding in your lovely forest, but I was wondering if we might borrow that canoe?"
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
