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intrusive

[in-troo-siv] / ɪnˈtru sɪv /


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That means all the enriched uranium and the underground sites, with intrusive inspections and an enrichment ban.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Obsessive, intrusive thoughts can paralyse sufferers with anxiety, fear, disgust or shame - and many will not realise the images they are experiencing in their head are due to OCD.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Some local residents have long pressed leaders to act, saying that intrusive noise could worsen post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

"Decide, decide, decide, decide / Do I? Do I? Do I? Do I?" he screams, his voice spinning around your headphones like intrusive thoughts.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He doesn’t seem upset that I’m in his room, but having seen what I’ve seen I feel intrusive nonetheless.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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