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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Dust Regularly Dust furniture one or two times a week with a damp microfiber cloth that traps dust and prevents it from being scattered in the air.—
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They’re made with the same cotton-blend fleece that traps warmth without overheating.—
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28 Sep. 2025
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“Embrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrangles. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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