encroach

Example Sentences

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They have been a part of the city landscape since the 1930s, when urban sprawl began to encroach on their rural territory.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The strategy also comes with diplomatic risks, because the attacks widen the theater of conflict and encroach on marine territory and assets belonging to third countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

A report that Meta is in discussions to buy billions of dollars’ worth of Alphabet’s highly specialized AI microchips has led to speculation that the Google parent could encroach on Nvidia’s dominant market share.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Insulated from the harsh realities of occupation until laws limiting the freedom of Jews encroach on her town, Sara’s family makes plans to escape, though they are unable to outrun the Nazi roundups.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024

It was true, the trees did encroach on our little clearing.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver