as in traps
to place in conflict or difficulties
the town has been embroiled in controversy over the building of the huge shopping mall
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Water Temperature Matters Using cold water to wash dishes is ineffective, potentially leaving a greasy film that traps food particles and bacteria.—
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
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Once there, Eileen enmeshes herself in a community of other Navy wives, settling into life on the island through Italian lessons and cooking.—
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“Embroils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embroils. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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