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also intrench
as in to imbed
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off
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Recent Examples of entrench
Some have worried that without guardrails or federal oversight, states will use the money to advance their own priorities in ways that potentially entrench inequality.
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Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Too sudden and dramatic a U-turn in U.S.-Russian relations would alienate key U.S. allies in Europe and needlessly entrench a transatlantic rift.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
The array of messages from Johnson midway into his term paint a picture of a freshman executive entrenching further into his identity as a Black mayor after two years of steep setbacks and attacks on his leadership abilities.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
After moving to Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in season four, The Big Bang Theory was firmly entrenched in the top 10.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Too sudden and dramatic a U-turn in U.S.-Russian relations would alienate key U.S. allies in Europe and needlessly entrench a transatlantic rift.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
The array of messages from Johnson midway into his term paint a picture of a freshman executive entrenching further into his identity as a Black mayor after two years of steep setbacks and attacks on his leadership abilities.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
After moving to Thursday at 8 p.m. ET in season four, The Big Bang Theory was firmly entrenched in the top 10.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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While many remain focused on blockchain’s role in finance, forward-thinking policymakers are already embedding tokenization into the legislative framework of tomorrow.—
Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The wood is considered an iconic place, known not only for its collection of rare species of mosses and lichens only found within two small, wooded areas, but it is also embedded in the history, folklore and mythology of the area.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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According to Castro, what makes the Trump administration’s revocations unique is that they are sometimes rooted on the exercise of free speech – a basis that could eventually be challenged in court.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those runners root themselves in the soil near the mother plant.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Regional hubs have been established in North America, China, France, Sweden, and Spain to cover the specific requirements and automotive regulations of the respective countries.—
Jeanette Rohr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Metcalf's family has also established a fundraiser for their expenses, which has raised nearly $250,000 on GoFundMe since April 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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On July 30, 2022, ERO Boston lodged a detainer with the Lynn District Court for Moran, but the court failed to honor the detainer and released him without notification to ERO, according to ICE.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But at a certain point, those areas can become overfilled, leading your body to stow anything additional as visceral fat, which is lodged deep in your belly and is more metabolically active and risky.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
26 Mar. 2025
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In other words, Foster just put himself on a loudly ticking clock.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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Liberals currently hold a 4-3 majority, but a retirement this year puts the majority in play.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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Giving your life a little refresh for spring is a tradition ingrained in many cultures around the world.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2025
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Resilience must be ingrained in daily operations rather than treated as a compliance task.—
Roman Reznikov,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Their offense was able to provide them a path to victory, which may be impacted based off the defensive look Bruce Pearl has in store for Florida.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Health officials bracing for deep cuts within NIOSH include workers at the agency's Pittsburgh and Spokane offices, where some 200 staff — the vast majority of those working out of the locations — are expected to be impacted, according to a notice sent to their union.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
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As the founder and CEO of World Trade Resource (WTR), Branch has dedicated his career to helping organizations enhance performance by instilling cultural intelligence.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Association of American Law Schools (AALS), which is a learned society of more than 175 law schools nationwide, has as one of its core values for membership dedication to instilling in law students the obligation to respect the rule of law.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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