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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
With both sides entrenched in their positions, the Mallorys sought legal help from the Institute for Justice — a national libertarian, civil liberties, public interest law firm — to protect their position and bring the issues to a federal court.
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Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Gamble was born into an L.A. family entrenched in crime, and a decade ago her father murdered an L.A. Sheriff’s deputy.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
He's entrenched at this point, and the company is entrenched simply just based on how much money is invested in them.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
According to Syrian state media SANA, government forces, supported by Russian airpower, have entrenched themselves around Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, after insurgents retreated 12 miles from the area.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Gamble was born into an L.A. family entrenched in crime, and a decade ago her father murdered an L.A. Sheriff’s deputy.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
He's entrenched at this point, and the company is entrenched simply just based on how much money is invested in them.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
According to Syrian state media SANA, government forces, supported by Russian airpower, have entrenched themselves around Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, after insurgents retreated 12 miles from the area.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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Of more practical use is an NFC tag embedded in the foil seal of a bottle which not only enables its journey to be logged, but also registers when the wine has been opened.Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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There's a network of ports that are civilian and military logistical bases around the world and hundreds of organizations with Communist Party links that are as embedded in the heart of America as in tiny Pacific islands.Didi Kirsten Tatlow, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Plants tend to be short lived, but are easy to root from stem cuttings.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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There is a way to meet in the middle like a Jamaican girl making music that's rooted and grounded in Jamaican roots, but still have influences from other songs. LA: Obviously, the weather in Jamaica is fabulous- SK: Perfection.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on developing robust security measures compatible with quantum computing advancements, startups can establish themselves as leaders in the next generation of cybersecurity.Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The fall of Assad As opposition forces ousted Assad on Dec. 8, Israeli military forces moved into the Syrian side of the demilitarized buffer zone, established after the 1973 Yom Kippur War.Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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One of the big obstacles to an extended getaway is lodging.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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After Chacin was booked in the Harris County Jail on the intoxicated manslaughter charge, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston office lodged a detainer request.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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The refusal to vacate has put the county in untested legal waters.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its characters, dialogue and imagery are ingrained in the minds of an entire generation of Americans.Tom Tapp, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Mexican American designer, who grew up in the small city of Huron in California’s San Joaquin Valley, has always had the Mexican working class spirit ingrained in his ethos thanks to his parents, who originate from both Mexican and Irish descent.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Human intrusion impacts every deer differently, but most mature bucks don’t tolerate much of it.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Club bought Linde shares Tuesday as investors lumped the stock in with the lagging materials sector, which has been impacted by economic uncertainty.Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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This relationship can instill a sense of accountability and commitment, countering the entitlement mindset.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While Klopp’s teams thrived in the transitional phases that these riskier passes could bring, Slot is instilling a more calculated approach.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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