enshrined; enshrining; enshrines
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some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar
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The Fed, however, sets rates based on economic conditions and the outlook, not the demands of a sitting president — a feature enshrined in the congressional charter that established the Fed in 1913, and also a cornerstone of the US economy’s stability.
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House Bill 1054 would have enshrined federal standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in state law.
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Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Finally, scientists have confirmed the new species—and enshrined it in the annals of science as Solenostomus snuffleupagus, a nod to its remarkable resemblance to Big Bird’s beloved friend.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
The Fed, however, sets rates based on economic conditions and the outlook, not the demands of a sitting president — a feature enshrined in the congressional charter that established the Fed in 1913, and also a cornerstone of the US economy’s stability.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
House Bill 1054 would have enshrined federal standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in state law.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enshrine. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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enshrine
verb
en·shrine
in-ˈshrīn 
enshrined; enshrining
1
: to enclose in or as if in a shrine
2
: to preserve or cherish as sacred
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