intrusion
Example Sentences
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In the opening episode, the narrator travels to Rhode Island to interview Thomas for a magazine article—a big deal, because Thomas is 90 and unlikely to consent to this kind of personal intrusion again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Medical-device maker Stryker saw a significant intrusion this past week that erased many devices on its network.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Bringing Keller and Knight onstage somewhat sweetened the awkward position in which the show placed Storrie, but it doesn’t entirely ameliorate the White House’s intrusion into both hockey teams’ Olympic glory.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
He is a constraint disruption to your life, and even when there is silence, you are waiting for the next intrusion.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
Ashamed of my intrusion in the closet of her soul, I leave the food upon her bed and silently depart.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.