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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
The company hopes this growing merchant network will further entrench Venmo as a go-to payment method—especially at a time when consumers are seeking both convenience and rewards.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 June 2025
But such apps would also represent the culmination of the tech industry’s aim to entrench its products in people’s daily lives.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
The city was entrenched in its position, but Gates was equally stalwart, unwilling to cut back the growth.
—USA Today, 16 May 2025
The launch of Phorm Energy further entrenches Anheuser-Busch’s relationship with the controversial White.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 4 June 2025
But such apps would also represent the culmination of the tech industry’s aim to entrench its products in people’s daily lives.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 June 2025
The city was entrenched in its position, but Gates was equally stalwart, unwilling to cut back the growth.
—USA Today, 16 May 2025
The launch of Phorm Energy further entrenches Anheuser-Busch’s relationship with the controversial White.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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This also requires embedding AI within core operational processes rather than treating it as a side initiative.—
Muamer Cisija,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Steel plates have been embedded in the asphalt to protect roads from 140,000-pound tanks.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Their lemon trees rooted just fine and have already grown into little trees this year.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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It’s been a hell of a run for INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who took over a football club sixth in the Premier League and have currently rooted them in 15th.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Russia and Ukraine have established red lines that make a quick deal unlikely, despite a U.S.-led international diplomatic push to stop the fighting.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 June 2025
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In April, Awake Illinois lodged similar allegations against Valley View District 365-U, which inspired passionate pleas in support of LGBTQ+ youth at a school board meeting for the Bolingbrook-Romeoville district.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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One of Diddy’s lawyers, Brian Steel, who rose to prominence for defending Young Thug during his RICO trial in Atlanta, lodged this question during accuser Mia’s second day of cross-examination.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Related Articles As is the case with the other 18 Nobu Hotels, the Barcelona locale aims to ingrain itself with the local community.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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The cyberpunk chaos spirals into shoot-outs with telekinesis and giant mutant babies, all of it spectacular and ingrained in reverent filmmakers’ memories.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Common Hurdles Of Data Extraction And Data Quality The first step in data extraction is determining how to source information that is pulled, cleansed and enriched, which directly impacts the quality of the data a company can use.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Concerns over the lighter cargo loads have been apparent in industries across the supply chain impacted by port throughput, including trucking and rail, which are tasked with transporting the cargo to warehouses.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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In response, governments, NGOs, and the local people are striving to instill resilience into coastal communities, strengthen homes and infrastructure to better cope with extreme weather, and diversify incomes to mitigate the impact of a changing climate.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Part of that work ethic had been instilled in him during his draft process back in 2022.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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