intrusion
noun
an act or instance of intruding.
intrusions
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pluralof intrusion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"What else were they up to? What were the other intrusions?"
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
I couldn’t hear them at all, but I got the impression that those intrusions and distractions were weighing on her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The findings suggest that large magma intrusions can happen rapidly and with limited warning signs.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Sheinbaum has resisted, saying “the Mexican people will under no circumstances accept interventions, intrusions, or any other action from abroad.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
I would add preemployment personality tests to the list of demeaning intrusions, or at least much of their usual content.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
