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also intrench
as in to imbed
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off
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Recent Examples of entrench
California is aiming to promote transparency and accountability in the AI sector with the requirement for public disclosures and incident reporting; however, critics like McCune argue that the law could make compliance challenging for smaller firms and entrench Big Tech’s AI dominance.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The state of Texas figures to play a major role in the carousel, even though the state’s flagship programs, Texas and Texas A&M, are firmly entrenched with their respective coaches.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Security at the southern border of the United States became a major domestic concern as powerful cartels entrenched themselves in Mexico and Central America.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
While the intent here is more to showcase the fashion collection than to become a major film producer, fashion houses are becoming increasingly entrenched in the film world.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The state of Texas figures to play a major role in the carousel, even though the state’s flagship programs, Texas and Texas A&M, are firmly entrenched with their respective coaches.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Security at the southern border of the United States became a major domestic concern as powerful cartels entrenched themselves in Mexico and Central America.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
While the intent here is more to showcase the fashion collection than to become a major film producer, fashion houses are becoming increasingly entrenched in the film world.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
Verb
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Over time, the library buildings expanded to encompass the cemetery, with the Crusade-era gravestones embedded in the flagstones.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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They’re embedded in the zeitgeist — especially in investing circles.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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The left-back is left rooted, looking up as Rodon rises.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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If planted too deep, the tree won't root into the soil as well and is more prone to rot.—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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With more than 20 years of experience at Calvin Klein, Victoria Beckham, Chloé and Stella McCartney, Smiley-Smith was brought in to re-establish a more refined, accessible luxury profile.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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The city’s mayor, Brandon Johnson, signed an order directing Chicago law enforcement and officials not to cooperate with federal agents and established an initiative intended to protect residents’ rights.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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That complaint saw the NCP launching an investigation into Shein; the MPs that lodged the complaint met with Shein and the French NCP in February for mediation.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Let the filter dry completely before putting it back and using the blow dryer again.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Notre Dame had a 79-yard TD drive in the third quarter and a 52-yarder in the fourth to put the game away.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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Unlike that of any other TV program, SNL’s mystique—behind the hiring process, how to break out on-air, the clockwork nature of the production schedule—has become ingrained in the public imagination.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is something truly ingrained in the vineyard's hosting ritual, and a thoughtful, final touch any host can do.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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No other products or services will be impacted, the agency said, noting the move is a strategic part of USPS’s 10-year plan to create a revitalized organization.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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The initial, pre-construction assessment, published in 2019, surveyed 435 adults living in the neighborhoods impacted by the project, representing 1,629 household members of all ages.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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So Kiké Hernández invited him to breakfast before Yamamoto’s start against the San Diego Padres in Game 5 of the National League Division Series, trying to instill confidence in the pitcher dubbed the best in Japan three times.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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But there are things, Arison says, that parents can do to instill grit in their young ones.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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