invade
verb (used with object)
to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent.
was invading
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past progressiveof invade.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"I felt I wanted to move away, he was invading my personal space," she told the court.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Native to another reality, the monochromatic character wielding a variety of gadgets, who looks as if drawn on parchment paper, had to clearly and immediately feel foreign to the world he was invading.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
Last month, he sued to block investigators from gaining access to his phone records, arguing in part that the panel was invading his parents’ privacy since he was on their family plan.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
She felt he was invading her personal life.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 29, 2021
Piper wasn’t sure what he meant, but the background noise of the river was invading her mind again—reminding her how hot and thirsty she felt, how pleasant a nice swim would be.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
