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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Protect the football, establish balance early, and reduce penalties.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Democrats in Congress are withholding their votes on a government spending bill to demand that Republicans extend these subsidies, which lower the cost of insurance for people who buy their own health care coverage in marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act.—
Elena Shao,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Israel will publish the list of the prisoners — and victims of their attacks have 24 hours to lodge objections.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The visitors bureau receives most of its revenue from taxes on lodging places and restaurants, which totaled close to $19 million in 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yousef Obeid kicked a 25-yard field goal with just over four minutes remaining to put the Bears up for good in Murfreesboo, Tennessee.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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Green’s 11-yard touchdown run put Arkansas ahead 7-0.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And the dynamics of how tennis was so ingrained into my life; that’s just not really shown anywhere on the show or even on my profile.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Those words have been virtually ingrained in the players’ heads.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gambling addiction, which impacts a little over 1% of the population, has led some to gamble away unemployment checks and even lose their homes.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Middle-income enrollees are expected to be heavily impacted by significantly higher costs, and those with an income above 400% of federal poverty guidelines, and would lose subsidies entirely.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Really, what have the Yankees done of late to instill confidence that things will be different next year?—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Growing up in the Virgin Islands, James’ ambition was instilled at a young age, thanks in part to assisting with her father’s restaurant on the beach.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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