encroaching

Example Sentences

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The results initially seemed to quell investors’ worst fears about artificial intelligence encroaching on Monday.com’s business, but the optimism dissipated as the day continued.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

As life goes on, Ms. Applegate tells of the encroaching menace of serious health problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Gyms are positioning themselves as alternative spaces for socialising, its senior director of leisure and trends Paul Davies says, which is "encroaching on the traditional role of bars and nightclubs".

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Starring a stacked Guatemalan cast, including actor Tony Revolori, the project underlined the encroaching impacts of climate change that corrode once treasured memories, including those of Moreno, who grew up visiting the vacation destination.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The window overlooked a side street, partly protected from the encroaching desert.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld