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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
Free food has become broadly entrenched in workplaces, with 44% of US employers now providing free snacks, double the rate a decade ago, according to surveys conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management.
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
Dietary guidelines promoting low-cholesterol diets became entrenched in health messaging over the next few decades – despite limited scientific evidence that foods high in cholesterol were driving the rise in heart disease.
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.
—Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Where Indiana's public camping ban stands The new proposal's future was in doubt Wednesday after backlash from housing advocates and Democrats, who say the policy would only entrench people's poverty by dragging them through the criminal justice system.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 21 July 2025
Dietary guidelines promoting low-cholesterol diets became entrenched in health messaging over the next few decades – despite limited scientific evidence that foods high in cholesterol were driving the rise in heart disease.
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
He’s also ruled out the Chinese mainland due to fierce competition, entrenched EV incumbents, and a power grid so advanced that ultra-fast charging is widely available—making battery swapping largely unnecessary.
—Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Where Indiana's public camping ban stands The new proposal's future was in doubt Wednesday after backlash from housing advocates and Democrats, who say the policy would only entrench people's poverty by dragging them through the criminal justice system.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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Those panels are meant to mimic the rock formations at Mill Bluff State Park – a way to embed Wisconsin’s natural history into the museum’s architecture, according to a MPM press release.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Busy, for the last few years, trying to embed cricket into the sporting landscape of America.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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After the sod has rooted into the native soil, gradually reduce the frequency of watering, but moisten the soil deeper.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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Naturally, Pete Carroll had rooting interests from coast to coast.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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While people had always moved between the U.S.-Mexico border, migration increased exponentially after the U.S. government, facing a labor shortage in World War II, established the Bracero program, which brought millions of Mexican contract workers to the U.S.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The club have lodged their appeal against UEFA, Lyon and Nottingham Forest.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The bullet pierced that victim’s left thigh, exiting then lodging in her right thigh.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Robert put the club ahead one inning later with the 99th home run of his career.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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None of the four players sent to the Mariners made the Hall of Fame — putting Fister one up on Doyle Alexander.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Cuban identity is deeply ingrained Havana Club’s image is entwined with—and inseparable from—Cuba.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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At Aledo High School, where athletics are ingrained in the community, Blake and Brooks Burdine have made their mark.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Five years later, reckless driving is still a major issue impacting residents of Burnham Park, a neighborhood with some of the highest rates of traffic crashes in the city, according to data from the Milwaukee Police Department.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Since receiving her diagnosis, Thurston has been transparent about the condition and how it's impacted her.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Her heritage instilled a profound respect for nature’s healing ability and the belief that wellness is born from compassion and a connection to the natural world.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Upon reassuming his leadership role in 1997, Jobs instilled a strong emphasis on innovation and the development of exceptional core products.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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