as in to bog (down)
to place in conflict or difficulties it seems everyone who was even remotely connected to the man became somehow embrangled in the scandal surrounding him

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  • The agency runs a Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program to trap and often kill gators that threaten people or pets.
    Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Replace pet bowls as needed: Scratches or cracks in bowls can trap bacteria and be impossible to clean, whether in the dishwasher or by hand.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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  • These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
    Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The revelations further tangle the sequence of events leading to the death of the 26-year-old Lopez.
    Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Much has been made of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud of 2024, and Xzibit has chimed in with some thoughts on the historic battle, as well as what’s fair when embroiled in a rap beef.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Since then, though, he has been embroiled in some strange controversies, such as a bizarre performance pretending to be a Jamaican man on Saturday Night Live.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Embrangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embrangle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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