impinge

Example Sentences

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In other words, actions like mining development, agriculture and so on, unleash a whole lot of chemicals which impinge on us every day.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2024

To those who say any changes could impinge the freedoms of young people, Natalie has a simple and direct answer.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024

“We can build an inclusive environment in many ways, but compelled statements impinge on freedom of expression, and they don’t work.”

From New York Times • May 6, 2024

They may not impinge on someone else’s human rights or hurt an animal.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023

It is administered by means of a system of lacets and whalebones, which everywhere impinge upon nature.

From Modern Society by Howe, Julia Ward