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intrusions
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the act of entering an area that was previously unoccupied or reserved
- The sudden intrusion of tourists changed the quiet of the village.
- An intrusion of weeds took over the garden.
- The bright light was an intrusion into the dark room.
- His thoughts were an unwelcome intrusion during the lecture.
- The new buildings were an intrusion on the historic skyline.
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entry into a place or situation without permission, invitation, or welcome
- The reporter's intrusion into their private dinner was rude.
- He resented the intrusion of strangers into his home.
- The police investigated the intrusion at the office late at night.
- Don't take this as an intrusion into your affairs.
- The soldier prevented an intrusion into the restricted zone.
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the act of entering someone else's property without legal right or consent
- The farmer called the authorities to report an intrusion on his land.
- Intrusions by neighboring owners caused disputes.
- The sign warned against intrusion on private property.
- He was fined for intrusion into the protected wildlife area.
- The fence was built to prevent intrusion from trespassers.
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(geology) the injection of magma into existing rock formations underground
- The granite intrusion altered the surrounding rock layers.
- Geologists identified the intrusion by studying the rock's composition.
- Intrusions often exhibit distinct mineral compositions.
- The intrusion cooled slowly underground, forming large crystals.
- Intrusions can deform existing rock formations.