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invasive

[in-vey-siv] / ɪnˈveɪ sɪv /


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George and Day had criticised Motability for imposing an "invasive telematics tracking technology" without proper consultation or adequate safeguards in place.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Not so long ago, to have a look at a problematic artery, doctors inserted a small camera down his throat — an invasive, painful and costly procedure.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

So in case you were already frustrated by the saturation of your TV’s blaring “digital billboards,” here’s some bad news: It’s about to get more invasive.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

The travel advisory issued last week says visitors may be arbitrarily denied entry to the country, detained in “inhumane” conditions or subjected to invasive phone and social media searches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“A story on zebra mussels in Lake Erie, and you know Pittsburgh has had its own problems with invasive wildlife.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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