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Recent Examples of encroach
The gangs are quickly encroaching into strategic neighborhoods where key telecom and electricity installations are at risk of a takeover.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Telecommunications leaders have acknowledged that their cable partners are increasingly encroaching on their territory, but none express concern.
—Russell Leung,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Mayor Steven Meiner described the film as being antisemitic, but ultimately backed down from his threats after hundreds of documentarians (including this writer) signed an open letter condemning him for encroaching on the free speech rights.
—Adam Benzine, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The thumbnail description: Imagine Robert De Niro’s Jimmy the Gent character from Goodfellas but as a ruthless Hawaiian crime boss, also based on a real figure, who battled encroaching rivals for control of organized crime on the islands.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Telecommunications leaders have acknowledged that their cable partners are increasingly encroaching on their territory, but none express concern.
—Russell Leung,lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Mayor Steven Meiner described the film as being antisemitic, but ultimately backed down from his threats after hundreds of documentarians (including this writer) signed an open letter condemning him for encroaching on the free speech rights.
—Adam Benzine, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The thumbnail description: Imagine Robert De Niro’s Jimmy the Gent character from Goodfellas but as a ruthless Hawaiian crime boss, also based on a real figure, who battled encroaching rivals for control of organized crime on the islands.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encroach
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This metabolically active fat accumulates around the waist, surrounding and invading the heart, liver, and pancreas.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Georgetown Law School Professor David Super also questioned the amount of deference that Haines gave the administration, including on the questions of whether Tren de Aragua is invading the U.S. and whether the Venezuelan government is responsible.—
Joe Walsh
May 15,
CBS News,
15 May 2025
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Corporate executives don’t want to destroy morale; government agencies must retain reserve; and those of us in the job market – coaches, recruiters, staffers, etc. – must not let pessimism creep in.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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But a few prices are starting to creep up, most notably the graphics card.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Weber’s Little Donut Shop The line snaking around the block at 5 a.m. is a good indication Weber’s Little Donut Shop is a must-visit.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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Even when the narrow road snaked over the steepest gradients in the final stretch his confidence never faltered.—
Nathaniel Parish Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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“Encroach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encroach. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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