as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern
please stop obtruding in your brother's affairs
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But a producing interest can obtrude on the artistic process by imposing artificial deadlines and prioritizing the needs of the theater over the work itself.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2022
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“Obtrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrude. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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