encroachments

Definition of encroachmentsnext
plural of encroachment

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invasions
Noun
  • The business was first burglarized six months ago, and the family has since experienced two home invasions after being followed home from the store.
    Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The impact of such ICE invasions into Minnesota is being shared nationally, with profound cost to local commerce and also local communities.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Encroachments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encroachments. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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