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Recent Examples of encroach
Not even underage performers are safe from the encroaching tech.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
State media didn’t elaborate on what Kim meant, but some analysts say North Korea may be preparing to formally declare a maritime boundary that could encroach on waters controlled by rival South Korea.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
State media didn’t elaborate on what Kim meant, but some analysts say North Korea may be preparing to formally declare a maritime boundary that could encroach on waters controlled by rival South Korea.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encroach
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The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
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Upon their return, most ended up in countries that were invaded and subdued by the German army.
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Leaders should identify where bottlenecks crept back in, restore psychological safety around small failures, and rebuild the feedback loops that make frequent, low-risk deployment feel sustainable.
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Asked Monday what the best part about being back has been so far, a big smile crept across Watkins’ face.
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Food trucks reopened after the storm and long lines snaked around the vendor area.
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The New River, which snakes through West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina, may be one of the oldest river systems on earth.
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“Encroach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encroach. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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