embroil
verb
em·broil
im-ˈbrȯi(-ə)l 
embroiled; embroiling; embroils
1
: to throw into disorder or confusion
2
: to involve in conflict or difficulties
embroiled in controversy
Examples of embroil in a Sentence
His stand on this issue has embroiled him in controversy.
The new drug has been embroiled in controversy.
They were embroiled in a complicated lawsuit.
Recent Examples on the Web
What’s different about TikTok’s announcement: The platform is embroiled in an ongoing licensing dispute with Universal Music Group, Swift’s distribution partner.
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Elias Leight, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Scoot Henderson was nationally considered the safer bet on the court, and off-the-court, Miller was still embroiled in a high-profile incident that resulted in tragedy when Miller was still a freshman at Alabama.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office is currently embroiled in a lawsuit with Chino Valley Unified School District — the first district to enact such a policy — which has resulted in a judge blocking part of the policy from going into effect while the matter is being litigated.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
As the copyright cases proceed, OpenAI is also embroiled in litigation with its co-founder and now competitor, Musk.
—Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
TikTok is embroiled in congressional debates about a possible ban because of its Chinese ownership.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
However, in February, the agency became embroiled in an internal battle amongst partners, resulting in the ousting of founding partner Bill Weinstein.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
Threats against Arab, Jewish and Muslim Americans are on the rise, according to federal officials, and college campuses have been embroiled in angry debates over Zionism, Palestinian rights, antisemitism and free speech.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 29 Mar. 2024
Returning to her North London home, this revenant is soon embroiled in a high-society plot involving a local landowner (Pip Torrens), his weak-willed son (Jake Dunn) and vengeful daughter (Alice Kremelberg), and a string-pulling Earl (Adrian Lester).
—Mike McCahill, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
Elias Leight, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Scoot Henderson was nationally considered the safer bet on the court, and off-the-court, Miller was still embroiled in a high-profile incident that resulted in tragedy when Miller was still a freshman at Alabama.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office is currently embroiled in a lawsuit with Chino Valley Unified School District — the first district to enact such a policy — which has resulted in a judge blocking part of the policy from going into effect while the matter is being litigated.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
As the copyright cases proceed, OpenAI is also embroiled in litigation with its co-founder and now competitor, Musk.
—Elizabeth Dwoskin, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
TikTok is embroiled in congressional debates about a possible ban because of its Chinese ownership.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
However, in February, the agency became embroiled in an internal battle amongst partners, resulting in the ousting of founding partner Bill Weinstein.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2024
Threats against Arab, Jewish and Muslim Americans are on the rise, according to federal officials, and college campuses have been embroiled in angry debates over Zionism, Palestinian rights, antisemitism and free speech.
—Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 29 Mar. 2024
Returning to her North London home, this revenant is soon embroiled in a high-society plot involving a local landowner (Pip Torrens), his weak-willed son (Jake Dunn) and vengeful daughter (Alice Kremelberg), and a string-pulling Earl (Adrian Lester).
—Mike McCahill, Variety, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Embroil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embroil. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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embroil
verb
em·broil
im-ˈbrȯi(ə)l
1
: to throw into disorder or confusion
2
: to involve in conflict or difficulties
embroiled in a lawsuit
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