as in to bother
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
a man with an opinion on everything, he doesn't hesitate to intrude upon whoever happens to be standing by
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People can decide for themselves whether Wembanyama’s anthem conduct bothers them.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
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But at the same time, the people that are bothering me are showing us love.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Helen worried about Pip’s socialization.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The results will ease the concerns of some Democrats who worried about the possibility of a runoff between Kiley and Republican candidate Michael Stansfield, who was in second place until Friday.—
Mathew Miranda
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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“Intrude (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrude%20%28upon%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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