- present participle of intrude.
intruding
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But make-believe can only get one so far when the real world keeps intruding.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
In the town of Grevena further to the south, 48‑year‑old Lefteris Zioutis regularly posts images of intruding bears on social media.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The way everyone responded to this error—by turning a simple mistake into a ritual flogging—only bolsters the toxic notion that the press is forever viciously intruding on the secret, sacred work of perfect jurists.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
The intruding ravens were tentative for a while — expecting the eagles to return, according to Voisard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
I shift my weight from one foot to the other—I feel like I’m intruding on a private moment.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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