entanglement
noun
en·tan·gle·ment
in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt 
en-
1
a
: the action of entangling : the state of being entangled
b
: something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares
a project delayed by legal entanglements
2
: the condition of being deeply involved
their entanglement in politics
Examples of entanglement in a Sentence
his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements
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Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.
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John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
My guiding principle would be protecting American interests while avoiding unnecessary entanglements—making decisions grounded in facts, realism, and a clear understanding of the regional, economic, and security implications involved.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
In 2024, the Only Murders in the Building actor opened up to Ted Danson about the entanglement between him and the two women.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Economic entanglements between nations via trade or investment have historically fostered peace and mutual prosperity.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
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John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
My guiding principle would be protecting American interests while avoiding unnecessary entanglements—making decisions grounded in facts, realism, and a clear understanding of the regional, economic, and security implications involved.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
In 2024, the Only Murders in the Building actor opened up to Ted Danson about the entanglement between him and the two women.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Economic entanglements between nations via trade or investment have historically fostered peace and mutual prosperity.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for entanglement
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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entanglement. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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