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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
Julie Gary: 'You're just entrenched in it' Julie Gary, a Washington, D.C., resident, also completed a rim-to-rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon, spending the night at the North Rim.
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Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
In the ensuing 18-plus years, Hamas has entrenched itself as an authoritarian regime in Gaza that many observers label as one of the worst governments ever to rise to power through elections.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Both stars recently returned from lengthy layoffs and are firmly entrenched as main eventers and world title contenders, making this bout essentially a coin flip.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Current district representatives are entrenched in the past, dedicated to a theory of action that undermines most charter schools in Baltimore at every turn.
—Will McKenna, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
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Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
In the ensuing 18-plus years, Hamas has entrenched itself as an authoritarian regime in Gaza that many observers label as one of the worst governments ever to rise to power through elections.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Both stars recently returned from lengthy layoffs and are firmly entrenched as main eventers and world title contenders, making this bout essentially a coin flip.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Current district representatives are entrenched in the past, dedicated to a theory of action that undermines most charter schools in Baltimore at every turn.
—Will McKenna, Baltimore Sun, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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Walmart will embed its four agents deep into its app, website, and in-store systems.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Israel has frequently said its strikes on school facilities in Gaza target embedded Hamas fighters.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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And unlike most states, Kentucky and its utilities have not enacted EV incentives, even as the industry spends billions of dollars to root an EV supply chain in the commonwealth.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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And perhaps then local can return to its original meaning: simply, proudly, of a place — rooted, not reduced or reconstituted in the language of empire.—
Bibi Bakare-Yusuf,
semafor.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Now both are established veterans playing on lucrative second contracts.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Joan Mitchell Foundation was established following the death of the great American abstract painter (1925-1992) bearing its name, fulfilling her wish to provide resources and opportunities for visual artists.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Most of the elderly evacuees had been promised lodging elsewhere in the city, but had few other options.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Trump on Friday also lodged insults again at Powell for not lowering interest rates, urging the central bank board to wrest control from him.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
1 Aug. 2025
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This new exposure puts her back on CW’s radar, and vice versa.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Miller's efforts in her executive role and beyond speak to her dedication to helping drive Cincinnati's historic reduction in infant mortality in a model of care that puts moms at the center that's now being replicated across the state.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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This array of resources signifies a profound shift: AI is becoming ingrained in education, akin to how digital tools revolutionized learning decades ago.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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One study found that even 47% of managers admitted to coffee badging themselves, underscoring how deeply this behavior is ingrained across hierarchies.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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In response, the Trump administration has proposed a settlement to UCLA demanding the school pay $1 billion to the federal government through multiple installments, in addition to a $172 million claims fund from those impacted by violations of the Civil Rights Act, CNN reported.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her sister Jessica Jeffers was also coincidentally impacted by the disruption Wednesday night, but at a Denver airport.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Engine’s plan includes strengthening execution, instilling a culture of cost discipline, improving capital allocation, evaluating the company’s portfolio, aligning executive compensation to shareholder value creation and refreshing the board.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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With 56 new faces, a brand-new staff, a question mark at quarterback, and two in-state opponents traveling to Charlotte in consecutive weeks to kick off the season, Albin is looking to instill confidence in his first-year 49ers.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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