as in to bog (down)
to place in conflict or difficulties
it seems everyone who was even remotely connected to the man became somehow embrangled in the scandal surrounding him
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One more tip: tie up the drawcords before washing so they don't get snagged or tangled.—
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Both work together to pick up debris and ensure that no hair gets tangled up in the vacuum.—
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Ben Sulayem has become embroiled in a number of controversies during a tenure marked by a series of high-profile departures of senior personnel.—
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5 July 2025
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Over the past decade, Zappa has been embroiled in legal issues regarding the Zappa family trust, which has resulted in ongoing turmoil for the family, per The Washington Post.—
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“Embrangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrangle. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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