encroached
definitions
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verb
to gradually come to occupy or take over (an area or right)en: to gradually come to occupy or take over (an area or right)
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verb
to gradually come to occupy or take over (an area or right)en: to gradually come to occupy or take over (an area or right)
examples
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The river has encroached on the land.
The river has encroached on the land.
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They encroached on our territory.
They encroached on our territory.