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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
Fighting has since shifted to other parts of the country, including Darfur, where the RSF is entrenched.
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
That was the first draft with Lamar Jackson entrenched as the starting quarterback and with DeCosta leading the front office.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The risk is not only that the administration may precipitate a constitutional crisis by defying the courts but also that a more corrupt and personalist form of government may become entrenched under a president inclined to cut deals with his friends and punish his enemies.
—Edward Fishman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
With a Labour government entrenched until at least 2029, that’s unlikely to happen anytime, but the big brands are also big planners, and always thinking about the success of the next generation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
That was the first draft with Lamar Jackson entrenched as the starting quarterback and with DeCosta leading the front office.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The risk is not only that the administration may precipitate a constitutional crisis by defying the courts but also that a more corrupt and personalist form of government may become entrenched under a president inclined to cut deals with his friends and punish his enemies.
—Edward Fishman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
With a Labour government entrenched until at least 2029, that’s unlikely to happen anytime, but the big brands are also big planners, and always thinking about the success of the next generation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
Verb
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That rapid transformation is embedded in one business philosophy of Hart’s: flexibility.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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As generative AI becomes embedded in critical systems—from patient diagnostics to financial forecasting to air traffic control—the attack surface is expanding faster than most organizations can secure it.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This transition allows women to root their worth internally rather than outsourcing it to external achievements.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Often called French Tarragon, this herb is easy to root from a cutting if a friend will share.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Reuters was not immediately able to establish his identity.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The underpinnings of a global order can be traced to the age of discovery, when Europeans first learned to circumnavigate the globe, then established a presence at vast distances, and followed that with empires.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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The £200m sale is now being scrutinised by the Premier League from a fair market value perspective — and the profit Chelsea lodged as a result may be adjusted if they are deemed to have inflated Chelsea Women’s price.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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During mating, one or both palps are detached and left lodged inside the female’s reproductive tract.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Gostisbehere eventually put a puck on net, grabbed his own rebound and finished to tie the game.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Bank of England’s latest industry survey puts data protection, model explainability and talent shortages at the top of banks’ AI pain points, a hierarchy that neatly mirrors the MAS findings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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It just been ingrained in me my whole life playing football and sports and that kind of screwed me in the end.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Even when your workouts are balanced, lifting with poor form, such as letting your shoulders hunch during rows or squats, can ingrain postural dysfunction.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The study could indicate that these environmental pollutants are impacting human reproduction.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
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Marine mammals such as whales, pinnipeds such as sea lions and pelicans are among the species that have been impacted by the toxin this year.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The plaintiff also charged Joe with falsely accusing Cuban Link of sleeping with Big Pun’s widow, Lisa Rios, and sending him veiled threats in an attempt to instill fear in him.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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This approach can noticeably improve response times to potential threats, instilling a sense of control and confidence without constant human oversight.—
Craig Costigan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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