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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
For the next couple years, Ye was unquestionably back, and as entrenched in the mainstream as ever.
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
Today, Netanyahu is entrenched, the violence is spreading and the goal of an independent Palestinian state appears more elusive than ever.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
Both Microsoft and Meta Platforms have soared in recent years amid a frenzy around AI, and they’re entrenched among Wall Street’s most influential stocks.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
AirPods are entrenched in the cultural zeitgeist in a way conventional hearing aids are not.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
Today, Netanyahu is entrenched, the violence is spreading and the goal of an independent Palestinian state appears more elusive than ever.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
Both Microsoft and Meta Platforms have soared in recent years amid a frenzy around AI, and they’re entrenched among Wall Street’s most influential stocks.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
AirPods are entrenched in the cultural zeitgeist in a way conventional hearing aids are not.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Casinos and gambling, which are no longer just in Las Vegas or Atlantic City, but everywhere, embedded in daily life.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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The security of the watermark comes from it being embedded into the fibers of the ballot paper during the milling process, as opposed to it simply being printed onto the paper.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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As previously reported by USA TODAY, the annual viral debate is rooted not only in preferences and good fun, but in psychology as well.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Amityville may strike modern viewers raised on Insidious and Conjuring flicks as slightly passé: The pacing is quintessentially ’70s, which is to say deliberate, yet the film works all the better for it, rooting the horror in suspense and touting a visually vintage sheen.Declan Gallagher and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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While Birnbaum’s playful take on Murakami’s prose established the hip, colloquial style the author is still mostly known for today, his translation of Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World cut about 100 pages from the Japanese text.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Spanning six continents and representing nearly 80 percent of global GDP, the forum includes today’s most powerful states—U.S. partners and allies, as well as adversaries—and has the potential to drive momentum for establishing standards and norms regarding cooperation on global public goods.Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Hispanic woman, 19, shot in upper back, lodged in the cheek 9.Paradise Afshar, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Catherine and Stephen are playing things out together, from her first message left on his answering machine to her open-handed message lodged on his left cheek.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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The fact that China tolerated open criticism of North Korea’s leadership put further strain on the relationship between the two governments.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Pearsall’s first career touchdown had put the 49ers ahead 7-0, once a replay confirmed Pearsall’s 46-yard catch-and-run.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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However, achieving this requires not just technological advancement but also strategic thinking and adaptability—the very traits that my upbringing has ingrained in me.Benedetto Biondi, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Gingrich said keeping this in check is difficult in large-scale operations in the Central Valley, where farming is ingrained in communities.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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The radio signals from nearby homes can impact the Green Bank Observatory.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Let your imagination lead the way, and your dialogue will impact people who share your beliefs.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Supporters say the law’s purpose is to instill accountability; federal discounts on drug prices should be used to help patients.Andre Mouchard, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the practical implications of such raids could be far-reaching, disrupting local economies and instilling fear within immigrant communities.Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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