entanglement
noun
en·tan·gle·ment
in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the action of entangling : the state of being entangled
b
: something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares
a project delayed by legal entanglements
2
: the condition of being deeply involved
their entanglement in politics
Examples of entanglement in a Sentence
his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements
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Even among those who champion digital asset innovation, there is growing recognition that legislation this consequential cannot be rushed, especially while ethical questions surrounding the President’s financial entanglements remain unresolved.
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Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Critics argue that such entanglements could influence U.S. foreign policy decisions, underscoring the need for transparency and ethical considerations.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Under federal ethics law, such financial entanglements would typically bar him from shaping policy in the same sector.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Tom Cruise's relationships have been high-profile since his rise to fame, with marriages to A-list actresses Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes and nearly a dozen relationships and romantic entanglements with other film stars over the years.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Critics argue that such entanglements could influence U.S. foreign policy decisions, underscoring the need for transparency and ethical considerations.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Under federal ethics law, such financial entanglements would typically bar him from shaping policy in the same sector.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Tom Cruise's relationships have been high-profile since his rise to fame, with marriages to A-list actresses Nicole Kidman and Katie Holmes and nearly a dozen relationships and romantic entanglements with other film stars over the years.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entanglement. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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