as in bogs (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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The porous volcanic ash, known as picón, traps condensation from morning dew and slowly channels moisture toward the roots.—
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
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“Embrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrangles. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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