- present participle of encroach.
encroaching
Example Sentences
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He sincerely felt threatened by the world at large encroaching on his time and talent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
An orangutan mother and her baby, threatened by encroaching wildfires to their habitat in Indonesia, were rescued earlier this week, authorities said in a statement Saturday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026
This 2.5-inch lizard lives exclusively in the West Texas dunes, where oil and gas production has been encroaching on its territory, the groups argued.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Keeping the encroaching natural world at bay is a struggle in neighborhoods adjacent to Los Angeles County’s wildlands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The sea of white orchids could still be glimpsed from this side of the mountain, glowing like an encroaching desert in the sun.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
