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encroach

[en-krohch] / ɛnˈkroʊtʃ /


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Car accidents are common in Uganda and incidents involving wildlife and humans are also on the rise, as expanding communities encroach on protected wildlife areas.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The announcement on Feb. 24 sparked investor fears that AI could encroach on capabilities the cyber industry spent years developing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

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

Under Sevier’s leadership, Franklin continued to encroach on Chickamauga lands.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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