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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
Once entrenched as trusted brands, carmakers can begin introducing EVs.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent efforts to address health disparities have run headlong into racist policies still entrenched in health systems.
—Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Every day further entrenches AI as a tool of anti-women rhetoric.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Wonder has long been politically and socially animated, entrenching social messages in his music since the ’70s, helping spearhead the 1983 campaign to turn King’s birthday into a federal holiday, and prominently campaigning for President Barack Obama and others.
—Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 25 Nov. 2024
Recent efforts to address health disparities have run headlong into racist policies still entrenched in health systems.
—Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
Every day further entrenches AI as a tool of anti-women rhetoric.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Wonder has long been politically and socially animated, entrenching social messages in his music since the ’70s, helping spearhead the 1983 campaign to turn King’s birthday into a federal holiday, and prominently campaigning for President Barack Obama and others.
—Brian McCollum, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Several also showed signs of untreated medical conditions, and their coats were embedded with botfly eggs and hoof neglect.Chris Barilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Once embedded within this team of intrepid reporters, Tomás learns more about newsgathering and radio broadcasting methods and starts to appreciate the value of what Weiner and his comrades are fighting for.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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For Michael, that dedication is rooted deeply in his professional journey, from young adult camp infatuation to a fine cooking chapter and rediscovering the rich value of camp life.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Identifying various segment needs can allow retail marketers to identify which levers would be most beneficial for engaging a subset of your audience, rooted specifically in their user journey and stage of brand use.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dormant seeding also gives the lawn a head start over weeds and provides more time for lawns to establish before the heat of summer arrives.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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The committees aim to establish secure aid convoys, which often face challenges such as looting, hoarding and profiteering in their efforts to deliver humanitarian supplies to Palestinians facing the risk of famine.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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However, after police found a bullet lodged in one of Gary's rib bones, his death was declared a homicide.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The return to a more hands-off approach could renew complaints that consumer advocates lodged during Trump’s first term.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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But the lawsuit early last month put the decision on high speed.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The slowdown has prompted worries that the RBI’s restrictive policies may be putting the economy at risk of missing its forecast of 7.2% growth for the year through March 2025.Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Usually, an incoming manager takes over a team that is broken and in need of new direction, but Maresca had led Leicester to the Championship title with a winning style of football that was ingrained in the players.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024
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The key was leveraging the operational strengths and customer-centric principles ingrained in BPO and reimagining them within a digital framework.Mansour Alajmi, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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At Microsoft, a contract worth more than $20 million per month could be impacted by the law.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Though Walker remains the top running back on the roster, his absence may not significantly impact the offense, given the struggles of Seattle's offensive line.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Farmers instill a deep respect for the business and its values from an early age, often involving their children in the daily work and decision-making processes. Benchmark and compare your business practices, performance, and strategies to those of leading companies in other sectors.True Tamplin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Plus, being able to keep up with the lives of others through their social media posts has instilled in us a false sense of connectedness.Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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