entrenching

variants also intrenching
present participle of entrench

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Recent Examples of entrenching In his speech, Milei warned that the Sea Lion project could usher in a broader Falklands oil boom, enriching the islands with resources Argentina claims as its own and further entrenching Britain’s presence. Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Eight months later, the White House’s deal with Maduro’s former vice president risks entrenching the people and policies that tanked the country’s economy in the first place. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2026 Only 10% of United States congressional seats are now considered competitive due to political gerrymandering, which with the primary system, has institutionalized polarization by entrenching partisan power and elevating extreme viewpoints. David Neil, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 Mining claims take roads, entrenching, and other industrial activity. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 China has claimed Tibet’s soil, but by entrenching their identity in the free world, Tibetans can ensure their culture lives on. Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 Policy competition between major powers has, in some industries, tipped from productive to zero sum, subsidies that distort capital allocation by entrenching incumbents, and others creating punishing overcapacity. Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 That leverage could be used to benefit Musk’s businesses, securing further contracts with the government and entrenching him deeper into the infrastructure of everyone’s lives. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 Remaining credible in the outdoor space also means entrenching the brand in the industry’s performance culture. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrenching
Verb
  • But by rooting her tale in Maya’s family ties, the writer-director explores the complicity of well-to-do South Asian diasporas, and the foundations that afford them the luxury of emigrating in the first place.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Prepare a small plant pot with potting mix, dip the cut end of the stem in rooting hormone powder, and plant the cutting in the pot.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The idea of embedding external evaluators inside companies has been mostly well-received by the industry, but some critics questioned how independent the assessors could be and how the evaluation standards would be drawn up.
    Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In addition, nearly half (43%) identify embedding AI and advanced technology into operations as a top priority through fiscal year 2027.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Consumers saw higher prices in August month-over-month for categories such as communication, lodging away from home, airline fares, education, and used cars and trucks.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The distillery plans to build a visitor center and lodging on its Garrard County property.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Entrenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrenching. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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