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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
Namely, that the world is full of structural injustice so deeply entrenched that a single protagonist cannot effect lasting and meaningful change against the powers that be.
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Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
In a nutshell, people are easily irritated and inclined to get caught up in nasty power struggles because they’re entrenched in their own views.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Since embracing free-market economics in the early 1990s, India has liberalized large sections of its economy, but the country’s distrust of global trade remains deeply entrenched.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
This bill would entrench West Oakland and many other neighborhoods across the state as sacrifice zones, forcing us to deal with toxic chemicals and spontaneous fires for the sake of corporate profits.
—Brian Beveridge, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
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Nathaniel Moore
september 10, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
In a nutshell, people are easily irritated and inclined to get caught up in nasty power struggles because they’re entrenched in their own views.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Since embracing free-market economics in the early 1990s, India has liberalized large sections of its economy, but the country’s distrust of global trade remains deeply entrenched.
—Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
This bill would entrench West Oakland and many other neighborhoods across the state as sacrifice zones, forcing us to deal with toxic chemicals and spontaneous fires for the sake of corporate profits.
—Brian Beveridge, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for entrench
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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Israel has long accused Hamas of using civilians in Gaza as human shields, embedding military infrastructure in civilian areas – allegations Hamas has denied.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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To that end, some companies embed products into a digital wallet, so customers can get quotes and manage policies without ever leaving the app.—
Shefali Kapadia,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The production stitches together a grab-bag of ‘global’ references—Caribbean steel drums, Mardi Gras second lines, LA street dance—without ever rooting itself in a specific tradition.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Steve Spurrier spends his time these days rooting on the Florida Gators from his home in Gainesville.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Baby Boomers experienced more traditional career models, while Gen Z is still in the early stage of establishing financial security and could feel limited in taking such breaks.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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With the goal of being a resource for both emerging and established creative talent, the 2,000 square-foot space will soon introduce educational initiatives and mentorship opportunities led by filmmakers hoping to inspire the next generation of storytellers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Resort emphasizes green lodging practices such as non-toxic cleaning supplies, linen reuse to conserve water and energy, and no bottled water in lodging units.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, the DOJ lodged an antitrust suit againts Live Nation and Tickemaster, alleging a monopoly in the ticketing space and seeking to break the company up.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Aztecs took an early lead in Pullman two weeks ago before Washington State ran off 29 straight points, including 16 in less than five minutes late in the first half to put the game away.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Two goals and an assist from the Argentine were enough to secure back-to-back wins for Miami and put it on the brink of a place in the playoffs and still within a chance of retaining the Supporters’ Shield.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Unlock enterprise-wide intelligence for long-term ROI For companies that go a step further to deeply ingrain AI implementation, AI contextualizes and integrates sustainability data across ERP systems to inform decisions on risk, resilience, and opportunity.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The British and Shanghainese traditions of bespoke suiting remain deeply ingrained there.—
Eric Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Running the washer while someone is showering or using another water-heavy appliance can definitely impact the other.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Flooding from thunderstorms also impacted roads in desert locations of southeast California.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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Coolibar Women's Beach Shawl Growing up watching my mom always pack a travel wrap in her personal item instilled the habit in me as an adult.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Reinforcing Values Through Recognition One of the best ways to instill and reinforce values is through recognition.—
Michele Herlein,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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