Example Sentences

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There is a small sense of pride but it is overwhelmed by a terrible guilt that once again my work means I am intruding during the hardest moments of people's lives.

From The Guardian • Feb. 10, 2013

"I am intruding on borrowed time," said James Francis Cardinal Mclntyre.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Ah! then perhaps I am intruding;" and Mrs. Manton drew herself up with dignity.

From The Two Elsies A Sequel to Elsie at Nantucket by Finley, Martha

"I didn't mean that you silly child, returned Emily, but I am intruding upon school hours I fear, so if you will allow me Miss Leicester I will come for a chat before dinner."

From Isabel Leicester A Romance by Maude Alma by Alma, Maude

I cannot conceal from myself," said the doctor, rising, and hesitating a little, "that I am intruding on you.

From Armadale by Collins, Wilkie