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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
Veteran center Garrett Bradbury was the only other O-linemen who was as entrenched as Campbell.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
The controversial decision entrenches China in one of Israel's most strategic locations and reflects the continuing ambivalence of countries toward the Chinese Communist Party.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Concessions that enable Putin to declare victory, not to mention achieve Ukraine’s outright defeat, could entrench him further in power.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
The Raiders drafted him even though there isn’t a clear path to immediate playing time with Kolton Miller entrenched at left tackle.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 May 2025
The controversial decision entrenches China in one of Israel's most strategic locations and reflects the continuing ambivalence of countries toward the Chinese Communist Party.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Concessions that enable Putin to declare victory, not to mention achieve Ukraine’s outright defeat, could entrench him further in power.
—Andrei Yakovlev, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025
The Raiders drafted him even though there isn’t a clear path to immediate playing time with Kolton Miller entrenched at left tackle.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
Verb
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Cybersecurity must be embedded into the DNA of an organization.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Suitable for those with little ones and pets running around, the fabric is non-absorptive, meaning spills and crumbs won’t stay embedded in its weave.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Their lemon trees rooted just fine and have already grown into little trees this year.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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It’s been a hell of a run for INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who took over a football club sixth in the Premier League and have currently rooted them in 15th.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The science transparency rule in the first Trump administration was intended to limit the EPA’s ability to consider epidemiologic studies like those that established the health harms from exposure to secondhand smoke and to PM2.5, fine particles often from pollution.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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The man targeted still has bullet bits lodged in his chest, Brown said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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First responders found a vehicle lodged in the roof.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Not to be overlooked, the move puts Airbnb in business with the largest concert promoter and live entertainment company in the world.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Bootsy Collins: The stuff doesn’t sound ingrained in the time.—
Steve Baltin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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It has been ingrained in wine drinkers that Riesling is the best pairing for foods with a kick, which is not untrue.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Nigeria often faces seasonal floods, particularly impacting communities such as Mokwa along the banks of the Niger and Benue rivers.—
Taiwo Adebayo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Some experts say the Administration’s decision will lead to an erosion of trust between the two countries, which could ultimately impact trade negotiations—a key priority for the Trump Administration.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 May 2025
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In response, governments, NGOs, and the local people are striving to instill resilience into coastal communities, strengthen homes and infrastructure to better cope with extreme weather, and diversify incomes to mitigate the impact of a changing climate.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Part of that work ethic had been instilled in him during his draft process back in 2022.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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