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Recent Examples of encroach
In the late fourth century, a group of warriors began encroaching upon the borders of the Roman Empire.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
While fire hasn’t encroached on the home yet, a fire burned on the other side of the mountain, Rodney Nelson said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025
The laws that passed after 9/11 also undermined the First Amendment by encroaching on Americans’ religious liberty.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 27 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the small-cap Russell 2000 has encroached near a bear market, defined as when there’s a fall of 20% or greater off a peak.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
While fire hasn’t encroached on the home yet, a fire burned on the other side of the mountain, Rodney Nelson said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025
The laws that passed after 9/11 also undermined the First Amendment by encroaching on Americans’ religious liberty.
—Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 27 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, the small-cap Russell 2000 has encroached near a bear market, defined as when there’s a fall of 20% or greater off a peak.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encroach
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The United States is not at war, nor has it been invaded.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
8 Apr. 2025
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And invading the Crusaders home turf Tuesday afternoon was Christian, ranked No. 1 in the section.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This creeping groundcover thrives in dappled shade and is a good choice for the front of a perennial border or growing between trees and shrubs in a woodland garden.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beyond that, temperatures will creep above normal into the weekend and early next week.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Developed over two years, the Serpenti Aeterna watch snaking around the wrist features a clasp closure mechanism and signature hexagonal scales etched in the inner contour.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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At the antiques shop, overflowing with bronze sculptures and ornate lamps, a train snakes through to dispense tea.—
Rachel Sherman,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Encroach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encroach. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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