obtrude

Example Sentences

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But a producing interest can obtrude on the artistic process by imposing artificial deadlines and prioritizing the needs of the theater over the work itself.

From Los Angeles Times

“How you can bear such recollections, is astonishing to me!—They will sometimes obtrude—but how you can court them!”

From Literature

I tried not to look at it, but it kept obtruding at the corners of my vision.

From Literature

Mrs. Danvers never obtruded herself, but I was aware of her continually.

From Literature

Ms White explained that the sight of leggings "obtruded painfully" on her during a visit with her four sons, and made it "difficult for young guys to ignore" women's bodies.

From BBC