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invasive

[in-vey-siv] / ɪnˈveɪ sɪv /


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The state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania described this as a "minimally invasive" approach - but wildlife experts said any interventions carried considerable risk after previous rescue attempts failed.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Enrollment declines opened the door to maintenance staff layoffs, giving the invasive shrub the upper hand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

One of his students even crashes with him for a time, echoing Jimmy’s blurred lines between orderly professionalism and invasive shows of caring.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The findings could help explain why some cancer cells are highly invasive.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

And when they shut off the water first and then the power next, it stunk and the rats came, braver than the bugs, more invasive than the men.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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