INTRUSION in a Sentence

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Accustomed as I was to Holmes's curious faculties, this sudden intrusion into my most intimate thoughts was utterly inexplicable.

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 Meanings and Examples of INTRUSION
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
intrusion
 n.  inappropriate or unwelcome addition; infringement; violation; forcible inclusion or entry
Classic Sentence: (24 in 2 pages)
1  He resented the intrusion; he cherished his solitude as his only and last freedom in life.
Lady Chatterley's Lover By D H Lawrence
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 8
2  As a proof of the fact, the Jew drew forth two keys from his pocket; and explained, that when he first went downstairs, he had locked them in, to prevent any intrusion on the conference.
Oliver Twist By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXVI
3  With an apology for my intrusion, I was about to withdraw when Holmes pulled me abruptly into the room and closed the door behind me.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In II. THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
4  I feared to refer them to you, however, as I knew that you had an inquiry on hand and that you disliked the intrusion of other matters.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR
5  Nothing had been touched or taken, but there were the footprints to prove that the intrusion was an undoubted fact.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In IX. The Adventure of The Resident Patient
6  I suppose that Dr. Trevelyan has told you of this most unwarrantable intrusion into my rooms.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In IX. The Adventure of The Resident Patient
7  Accustomed as I was to Holmes's curious faculties, this sudden intrusion into my most intimate thoughts was utterly inexplicable.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In III. THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN
8  So, gentlemen," said he, "you have attained your end and have certainly chosen a particularly delicate moment for your intrusion.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE MISSING THREE-QUARTER
9  About London, for instance, perhaps half the prettier country is shut in against intrusion.
The Time Machine By H. G. Wells
Context  Highlight   In V
10  He seemed astonished too on finding her alone, and apologised for his intrusion by letting her know that he had understood all the ladies were to be within.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 32
11  As it was certain, however, that somebody was coming, Bingley instantly prevailed on Miss Bennet to avoid the confinement of such an intrusion, and walk away with him into the shrubbery.
Pride and Prejudice By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 56
12  He evidently wished no repetition of my intrusion.
Wuthering Heights By Emily Bronte
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER I
13  Hareton, during the discussion, stood with his hands in his pockets, too awkward to speak; though he looked as if he did not relish my intrusion.
Wuthering Heights By Emily Bronte
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XVIII
14  He resented the intrusion of the children, who gaped with wondering eyes at him, sitting so stiff up there in their mother's bright atelier.
The Awakening By Kate Chopin
Context  Highlight   In XXIII
15  Though her presence was altogether an intrusion, it was unheeded.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore Cooper
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 23
Example Sentence:
1  This newspaper article is a disgraceful intrusion into my private life.
2  But there are certain snobbish types who would resent the intrusion of mere laymen into sorceral affairs.
3  They claim the noise from the new airport is an intrusion on their lives.
4  I hope you don't mind this intrusion, Jon.
5  The Sochi Olympics have been tainted by myriad controversies during the buildup – from gay rights to corruption – and many expected the Games themselves to be similarly disastrous, with concerns about the intrusiveness of security, the absence of fans and shoddy construction work.