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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
Canadian junior circuits are still entrenched into making money out of teenagers.
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Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
David Ubben ranked the top 10 CFP games of all time, and Arizona State-Texas is already entrenched in the lore.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The prevailing focus on affordability and accessibility, while important, reflects a system entrenched in disease management.
—Trisha Swift, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The versatile defensive back was in the midst of a breakout season, entrenching himself as a starter despite joining the Chargers 10 days before their season opener in a trade with Tennessee.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
David Ubben ranked the top 10 CFP games of all time, and Arizona State-Texas is already entrenched in the lore.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The prevailing focus on affordability and accessibility, while important, reflects a system entrenched in disease management.
—Trisha Swift, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The versatile defensive back was in the midst of a breakout season, entrenching himself as a starter despite joining the Chargers 10 days before their season opener in a trade with Tennessee.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrench
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Financial services are becoming increasingly embedded with nonfinancial platforms to help enable more seamless transactional experiences for users.—
Duke Chung,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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First responders attach meaning to their service in times of disaster, and their identities are embedded in this belief in ways that may impact their mortality.—
Roberto Rivera,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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As many as 10 hogs have been tearing up yards and rooting through trash left for garbage collectors, according to WFAA.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The southern tradition is rooted partly in a century-old revolt against the privileges granted to Brahmans, the priestly caste that sits at the top of Hinduism’s ancient social hierarchy.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Jan. 2025
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Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2025
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Getty Images Consumers who see an error on their credit report should lodge a dispute in writing, along with documentation.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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An ember from that fire raced on the wind and lodged into a 50-foot palm tree by the main JJU house.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Readying For The Next Wave No doubt, there will be many who put and keep mediocre AI tools on the market.—
Peter Guagenti,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a separate development, the news comes a day after Adams’ preliminary budget plan left off $112 million currently allocated for 3-K, a move that could put thousands of early childhood seats at risk of being eliminated by the summer.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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My kids’ first bowl of Pho was from Pho 101 Noodle House, and being able to share the love of this cuisine with them will always be ingrained into our memories.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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And by ingraining a culture that stopped to fix a problem when it was discovered, Toyota became for many years the most valuable car company in the world.—
Jens Ludwig and Randall Stephenson,
Twin Cities,
26 Dec. 2024
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Due date for individuals and businesses impacted by recent terrorist attacks in Israel.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Zooey and Emily Deschanel are amid the hundreds of residents impacted by the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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His father, Rich, along with his mother, Avis, are the people who instilled McDermott’s work ethic and mentality in him.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Spending more than few hours staring at the alternating gray and ivory walls and floors is enough to explain why people hate hospitals — or instill a fresh hatred for this hospital in particular.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Entrench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrench. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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