intrusive

Example Sentences

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"He asked for my mobile phone and checked everything, even my photographs. It was extremely intrusive," she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“And it’s on a spectrum: Some people experience milder symptoms while others may have intense, sort of intrusive thoughts.”

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

People, in one way, are uber fans of the show, but in other ways, they’re overtly intrusive in your life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The deal, containing significant limitations on Iran subject to intrusive inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency, was working, in the opinions of the parties to the deal and the IAEA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

She looked away, not wanting to meet his intrusive gaze, and found her eyes settling on the stone basin.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman