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also intrench
as in to root
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
There is still an opportunity to recover the better part of Keynes' vision, but only if politicians are willing to govern AI before its power becomes entrenched.
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Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
The poll excluded areas where Hezbollah is most entrenched, and among Lebanese Shiites—the community that forms the bedrock of the group’s support and has borne much of the cost of the war—only a minority agreed.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Unlimited special-interest and private money in elections entrenches commitments to existing tax breaks and spending programs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Thursday’s inflation report also showed that in addition to gasoline, prices for groceries, clothing and electricity are also on the rise, indicating that inflation may be growing more entrenched.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Christopher Marquis, Time, 30 May 2026
The poll excluded areas where Hezbollah is most entrenched, and among Lebanese Shiites—the community that forms the bedrock of the group’s support and has borne much of the cost of the war—only a minority agreed.
—Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Unlimited special-interest and private money in elections entrenches commitments to existing tax breaks and spending programs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Thursday’s inflation report also showed that in addition to gasoline, prices for groceries, clothing and electricity are also on the rise, indicating that inflation may be growing more entrenched.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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Together, these efforts reflect my commitment to improving quality of life in ways that are visible, meaningful, and rooted in what our community has asked for.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Each one is rooted in local tradition and craftsmanship, with goods sold directly by the artisans who make them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The companies that figure out how to embed intelligence into their operations, cut the legacy cost base and redirect resources toward creative investment are the ones, in his view, that will still be standing when Asia’s media redefinition reaches its next phase.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The film feels embedded in these communities rather than observational or intrusive.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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And now, in genocide, the violences of translation lodge themselves in the soul with a different resonance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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