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While the majority of posts use information that is already out there, like interview clips, photoshoots and social media screenshots, some accounts are intruding on stars' private lives too.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

For its part, Chinese coast guard boats have directed water cannon sprays at foreign fishermen who China says are intruding on their territorial waters.

From Time • Jun. 1, 2016

His advice to us took the form of bear etiquette: if you are intruding on the bear, apologise and back away – but never turn your back.

From The Guardian • Aug. 27, 2015

Above all, there are intruding memories: her dead parents, his live ones; the half-forgotten other lovers.

From Time Magazine Archive

By no means," said Mr. Wharton, as the housekeeper was about to withdraw; "don't imagine you are intruding.

From The Cash Boy by Alger, Horatio