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invasive

[in-vey-siv] / ɪnˈveɪ sɪv /


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Not so long ago, to have a look at a problematic artery, doctors inserted a small camera down his throat — an invasive, painful and costly procedure.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

So in case you were already frustrated by the saturation of your TV’s blaring “digital billboards,” here’s some bad news: It’s about to get more invasive.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

The travel advisory issued last week says visitors may be arbitrarily denied entry to the country, detained in “inhumane” conditions or subjected to invasive phone and social media searches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Grant said the project would also help the team monitor the presence of invasive species and feed back to relevant government bodies.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It was just that the whole thing felt suddenly too invasive.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




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