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Definition of Obtruding
1. obtrude [v] - See also: obtrude
Lexicographical Neighbors of Obtruding
Literary usage of Obtruding
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1883)
"In making the foregoing report, we have carefully retrained from obtruding any
theories of our own. We have simply confined ourselves to the facts as they ..."
2. Ridpath's History of the World: Being an Account of the Principal Events in by John Clark Ridpath (1910)
"... seize the occasion to humble the pride and arrogance of this overweening House
of Hohen- zollern, obtruding itself upon the destinies of modern Europe. ..."
3. Historical Records of New South Wales by Frank Murcott Bladen (1892)
"... 2 Oct. and every possible pretence is made use of to create delays ; but, sir,
I have to beg your pardon for obtruding my opinion on this subject, ..."
4. Legenda Aurea by Pierce Butler (1899)
"... that where the scribe in copying verse would be restrained from obtruding
emendations by respect for the form, no such restraint would hamper him here. ..."
5. A Compendious History of the British Churches in England, Scotland, Ireland by John Brown (1823)
"... about thirteen years more, increased her misery, by supporting Arminianism
and Prelacy, and obtruding more Superstition. IN the end of 1569, ..."
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