impinge on/upon
phrasal verb
impinged on/upon; impinging on/upon; impinges on/upon
formal
: to affect (something) in a way that is unwanted : to have a bad effect on (something)
Her work is impinging on her social life.
The government wants to avoid impinging upon the affairs of private citizens.
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The school counters that the government has no right to impinge on its academic freedom and independence, especially its emphasis on diversity and tolerance.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
However, reality can’t help but impinge on daily life.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Thus far, western Europe's record on the social inclusion of immigrants may have been somewhat better than many appreciate; however, there have been increasing assimilation problems, which, if left unattended, could impinge on economic growth, as well as social cohesion.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2010
Early voting in the Democratic mayoral primary starts in just 52 days, so wouldn’t charges against Cuomo now impinge on that election?
Bondi, of course, may not be consistent and may choose to bring a case against Cuomo.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
However, reality can’t help but impinge on daily life.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
Thus far, western Europe's record on the social inclusion of immigrants may have been somewhat better than many appreciate; however, there have been increasing assimilation problems, which, if left unattended, could impinge on economic growth, as well as social cohesion.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2010
Early voting in the Democratic mayoral primary starts in just 52 days, so wouldn’t charges against Cuomo now impinge on that election?
Bondi, of course, may not be consistent and may choose to bring a case against Cuomo.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Impinge on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impinge%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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