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also immesh
as in to entrap
to catch or hold as if in a net
soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention
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Recent Examples of enmesh
However, it's enmeshed in the twilight glow of the sun, which may make spotting it challenging despite its brightness.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
What started as a source of fun, efficiency, and convenience became enmeshed in daily life.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
The two companies have been enmeshed in discussions for months about renewing their current contract, these people said, but remain far apart on pricing.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
His athletic prowess enmeshed with the style moments he’s etched into the NBA and the high fashion industry are worthy of platforming.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
What started as a source of fun, efficiency, and convenience became enmeshed in daily life.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
The two companies have been enmeshed in discussions for months about renewing their current contract, these people said, but remain far apart on pricing.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Sep. 2024
His athletic prowess enmeshed with the style moments he’s etched into the NBA and the high fashion industry are worthy of platforming.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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The husband and wife were unconscious and entrapped after the impact.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024
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With her heavy black bangs and penchant for dressing like a paper doll from the 1960s, the comedian is loud, indignant, and ready to entrap both spirits and audience members.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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A number of Adams’ former top aides have also been ensnared in federal probes.John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
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The Madigan trial is the culmination of a sweeping federal investigation that ensnared numerous lobbyists, from a handful of ex-lawmakers to the former leaders of utility giant Commonwealth Edison and AT&T Illinois.Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
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These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.Parker Hall, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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Police obtained the footage after finding a dark jacket with long, brown hair tangled in its buttons.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Protecting Against The Sunk-Cost Fallacy Here are three strategies to avoid getting trapped for all: 1.Koray Köse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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He was trapped inside the vehicle while U.S. military police exchanged gunfire with insurgents.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The gold medal-winning athlete may have been entangled in bronze-medal controversy during the recent Olympic Games, but that didn’t deter her from revealing her thoughts about the future on Saturday.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 25 Nov. 2024
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The couple then called Mintz daily — sometimes together, more frequently apart, often in the dead of night — and entangled him in free-associative, at times searching conversations.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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The leadership and experience of the upperclassmen meshed perfectly with the newcomers.Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
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The players didn’t mesh on the field, the front office was dysfunctional and the team’s most loyal fans had begun to boycott home games.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
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Dry Brining Instead of immersing the turkey in liquid, dry brining involves rubbing the turkey all over with a salt rub, sometimes combined with herbs or spices.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Residents also grew frustrated, as migrants reluctantly snared in endless court proceedings appeared to be gaming the system and living off the taxpayers’ dole.Julia Preston, Foreign Affairs, 25 Oct. 2024
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With his body flexibility and length, McMillan can contort his frame, high-point or reach back and snare the ball before the defender has a chance to make a play.Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
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“Enmesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enmesh. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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