Definition of EMBROIL

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.

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Airlines are embroiled in a fare war, with the number of seats on transcontinental routes at an all-time high. — Scott Mccartney, WSJ, "Flying Coast-to-Coast Nonstop Has Rarely Been Cheaper," 8 May 2019 Papa John’s has sought to sever ties with founder John Schnatter, the company’s public face for years, who has been embroiled in controversy. — Mengqi Sun, WSJ, "Papa John’s Looks to Improve Corporate Culture After Founder Flap," 1 Mar. 2019 Almost two years later, the organization that planned the march, Women’s March Inc., is embroiled in controversy, its leaders accused of anti-Semitism and mismanagement. — Anna North, Vox, "The Women’s March changed the American left. Now anti-Semitism allegations threaten the group’s future.," 21 Dec. 2018 Recently, the actress has been embroiled in a lawsuit against FX for their depiction of her in miniseries Feud: Bette and Joan. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "Gone With the Wind's Only Surviving Star Olivia de Havilland Turns 102," 2 July 2018 Iran and Saudi Arabia are longtime regional rivals and have been embroiled in an escalating war of words in recent months. — Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, "Iran supreme leader: US 'feet must be cut off'," 30 Apr. 2018 But this isn’t the first time Facebook has been embroiled in controversy. — Aric Jenkins, Fortune, "We're Keeping Track of All of Facebook's Scandals So You Don't Have To," 6 Apr. 2018 Former University of Louisville basketball playerJerry King said he wasn't surprised by the decision given that the men's program under coach Rick Pitino has been embroiled in a string of controversies before the escort scandal. — Grace Schneider, The Courier-Journal, "University of Louisville boosters blast 'worthless' NCAA over handling of violations," 20 Feb. 2018 Cabrera and the woman have been embroiled in a bitter paternity suit for six months, with the woman claiming the multimillionaire ballplayer is shortchanging her on child support. — Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, "Miguel Cabrera pampered ex-mistress with European trip, $5,000 kid birthday parties," 13 Feb. 2018

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