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also imbed
as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the nails were solidly embedded in those old plaster walls
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Recent Examples of embed
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also was televised in a ballistic vest joining 90 ICE officers in an operation that targeted immigrants with criminal records in New York City but also netted several without criminal histories, according to CBS News, which embedded in the raid.
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Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
However, grasping tiny weeds embedded in cracks and gravel can be challenging.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
Yearwood focused on professional development for teachers, including training on data disaggregation and embedding standards within curriculum.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Beneath the surface of its superlatives lies depth — thoughtful nods to heritage, reinterpretations of tradition and layers of cultural meaning embedded in contemporary forms.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
However, grasping tiny weeds embedded in cracks and gravel can be challenging.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
Yearwood focused on professional development for teachers, including training on data disaggregation and embedding standards within curriculum.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Beneath the surface of its superlatives lies depth — thoughtful nods to heritage, reinterpretations of tradition and layers of cultural meaning embedded in contemporary forms.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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At the time, this was assumed in some quarters to be related to the decision to replace driver Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto as Pierre Gasly’s team-mate in a 2025 season where Alpine is rooted to the bottom of the constructors’ championship.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Take cuttings from woody herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, and root them in a well-draining medium, like perlite or moist sand.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2025
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United has reportedly lodged more than one offer to sign Mbuemo with the latest reporting stating a bid of over $70m was made.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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According to the Better Business Bureau, 98 complaints have been lodged against Wheel Blockers in the past three years.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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