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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
Unlimited special-interest and private money in elections entrenches commitments to existing tax breaks and spending programs.
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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
But whereas these other bodies seek to entrench national identity by enforcing linguistic rules, Zamenhof wanted to police language in order to transcend those very boundaries.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The last major reconfiguration of the global economy entrenched Africa’s extractive role.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 May 2026
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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
But whereas these other bodies seek to entrench national identity by enforcing linguistic rules, Zamenhof wanted to police language in order to transcend those very boundaries.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
The last major reconfiguration of the global economy entrenched Africa’s extractive role.
—W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 25 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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But Guidara describes how hospitality can be intentionally embedded into every element of the dining experience — from the greeting at the door to the pacing of a meal.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Japan offers the clearest real-world picture of what happens when AI is fully embedded in how a business operates.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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According to the lawsuit, the union’s anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation policy prohibits retaliation against employees for lodging a discrimination or harassment complaint or assisting in the investigation of such a complaint.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Homestay travel is lodging in a local resident’s home instead of a hotel, hostel or campsite — but the real value lies in the cultural immersion that comes with it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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