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also intrench
as in to root
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
And no one took issue with Anunoby entrenching himself in my All-Defensive First Team.
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The current right-wing Israeli government is pushing to entrench control of the West Bank.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
These include companies with a competitive moat, have strong branding and proprietary data, and are deeply entrenched within their industries.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
These surveillance tech partnerships are becoming entrenched, domestically and abroad, as advances in AI take surveillance to unprecedented levels.
—Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
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Fred Katz, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The current right-wing Israeli government is pushing to entrench control of the West Bank.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
These include companies with a competitive moat, have strong branding and proprietary data, and are deeply entrenched within their industries.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
These surveillance tech partnerships are becoming entrenched, domestically and abroad, as advances in AI take surveillance to unprecedented levels.
—Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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Owned by Daniela Turano, her husband Giuseppe Acito and chef Raffaele Lubrano, both from Italy, Antico is rooted in heritage and hospitality.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Boyle said the turnaround is rooted in reconnecting with what originally made the brand stand out — a blend of performance and personality — and leaning into marketing that cuts through the noise.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The company launched in 2018 to create a first-class experience and embed the highest standard of customer service into every detail of the moving day.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan are deeply embedded in our semiconductor supply chains and are essential partners in maintaining Taiwanese democracy.—
Pat Ryan,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE has already lodged a detainer request to keep Tortolero-Arriechi in custody — a request that now hangs in the balance in a state that has repeatedly clashed with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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In January 2025, Scott lodged a complaint about Ghoreishi and Khorsand with the Rhode Island Department of Health accusing them of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (now formally known as factitious disorder imposed on another) against both his wife and daughter.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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