intrusive
Example Sentences
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Many of her intrusive thoughts revolve around an obsession with needing to be a good person which she believes is linked to her relationship with attending church growing up.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Some local residents have long pressed leaders to act, saying that intrusive noise could worsen post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
Media reports say an intrusive vetting process raised serious red flags.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
It would be much less intrusive than taxing income, much less complicated, and it would be fairer.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
“Has there been an uptick in your rumination or intrusive thoughts?”
From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green
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