as in to trespass
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The lawsuit argued that the two oil companies were public nuisances, that their pollution was trespassing into the counties, and that their pollution violated the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025 -
He was accused of trespassing and ignoring warnings to leave the Delaney Hall facility.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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The problem is not the bears, but the invasive species invading their spaces — i.e., humans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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If Russia or another country tries to intimidate, dominate or even invade a European country, this could hurt the American economy.—
John Deni,
The Conversation,
27 May 2025
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Cities vehemently opposed the bill, saying the changes would encroach on their ability to deal with crimes specific to their areas.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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Mining activity—specifically gold mining and exploration of other minerals—encroached on nearby land in the Yellowstone River watershed.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The letter expresses concern that the moratorium infringes on states’ sovereignty and would jeopardize public safety and California’s efforts to foster innovation while protecting consumers in the AI space.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
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The complaint cites songs and music videos from Swift's albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department as allegedly infringing works.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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These findings suggest that intervening before birth can prevent or significantly reduce the neurological damage that begins in the womb and progresses rapidly after birth.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The appeal to the Supreme Court is the latest in a string of cases in which the White House has asked the justices to intervene, ranging from immigration to government spending, arguing that lower courts should not have the power to issue nationwide injunctions.—
Dan Gooding
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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“Chisel (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chisel%20%28in%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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