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enshrining

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verb

present participle of enshrine

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of enshrining
Adjective
This includes re-enshrining, codifying and strengthening our inalienable rights in the United States and abolishing ICE to ensure immigration and the struggle of migrants is treated as a civilian one, requiring support instead of brutality and criminalization. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
So this was really a dispute among the justices about understanding how far the victors basically of the civil war wanted to go in enshrining ideas about broad US citizenship. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Earlier this year, the General Assembly passed the Maryland Voting Rights Act, enshrining components of the federal VRA into state law. Anthony G. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026 Trump signed the bill, enshrining their orders into law. Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 22 June 2026 State constitutions, which often have clauses enshrining equality and education, can serve as a pathway for challenges to segregation that results from economics and housing patterns, said Robert Williams, a professor of law emeritus at Rutgers University. Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 That comment was even entered as an exhibit in the court case, officially enshrining Musk’s lies into the judicial record. Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026 On May 8, 1969, the Warriors made Long Rife their 13th-round selection in that year’s draft, enshrining her in the history books as the first woman drafted by an NBA team. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026 As the family's struggle unfolded, Castillo’s case was closely followed in Spain, which passed legislation in 2021 enshrining the right to euthanasia and medically assisted suicide for patients meeting certain conditions. ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 Several states, including New York and Connecticut, have taken further action, enshrining new bills in 2025 and 2026 mandating hospitals develop specific cybersecurity plans to protect patients. Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enshrining
Verb
  • Here, two interior design experts share their go-to tricks for elevating your bathroom without overspending.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • The sweet ruffle hem adds a stylish touch, instantly elevating your airport outfit.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Instead of promoting their efforts, Republican lawmakers were left scrambling when the president abruptly withdrew his support over a separate political fight.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Critics have said such cases have become more frequent and accuse Modi’s government of promoting films that align with its nationalist narrative.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Angels lose to Rangers Wyatt Langford lined a shot off the wall in left field to bring home Alejandro Osuna in the ninth inning, lifting Texas to a 7-6 victory over the Angels after the Rangers blew a five-run lead Thursday night.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Brendan McDermid | Reuters Meta shares rallied on Friday, lifting their gains for the week to 15%, on pace for the best weekly performance since early 2024, as optimism builds around CEO Mark Zuckerberg's artificial intelligence strategy.
    CJ Haddad, CNBC, 10 July 2026

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“Enshrining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrining. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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