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Intrude

/ˌɪˈntrud/
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(verb) To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation, permission, or welcome; to encroach; to trespass.

Reporters do not hesitate to intrude into people's privacy.
By and large, reporters don't hesitate to intrude on one's privacy.
CEFR Practice Quiz
I'm sorry to ____, but I have an urgent message for the manager regarding the new building project.

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