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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Microfiber actually traps it, thanks to a static charge that pulls particles in and holds onto them.—
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Fabric softeners can leave a residue that traps heat and sweat in the sheets’ fibers, according to Schrader.—
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
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The following story embroils everyone involved in a complicated game of currying favor in their world of an elite country club.—
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1 Apr. 2026
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“Embrangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrangles. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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