encroach on
Example Sentences
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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
She initially welcomed the project, before realising the airport would encroach on her land.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
In recent years, there has been an uptick in bears wandering into foothill neighborhoods as humans continue to encroach on bear territory.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
It also said that Greenpeace attempted to deprive the project of funding by falsely claiming the pipeline would encroach on tribal land.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
“We certainly won’t encroach on your territory. We just ate outside of Seattle, anyway,” he laughed.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
