intrude
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Britannica Dictionary definition of INTRUDE
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to come or go into a place where you are not wanted or welcome
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Excuse me, sir. I don't mean to intrude, but you have a phone call.
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Would I be intruding if I came along with you?
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The plane intruded into their airspace.
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to become involved with something private in an annoying way
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Reporters constantly intruded into the couple's private life.
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He didn't want to intrude upon their conversation.
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The phone call was an unwelcome intrusion.
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Please excuse the intrusion. We'll be finished shortly.
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They have grown tired of all the intrusions into their private lives.
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These laws are meant to protect citizens from improper government intrusion.
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The animals are sensitive to human intrusion into their habitat.
