embroiled
Example Sentences
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“We’ve been embroiled in lots of debates with cities about whether or not Airbnb is a contributor to housing becoming unaffordable,” Airbnb Chief Executive Brian Chesky said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Shortly after Canada and America became embroiled in the worst bilateral trade war in their modern history, the secure phones of Europe’s top leaders lit up with a trans-Atlantic call.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Muslims are embroiled in yet another war, but this one isn’t in the Middle East, Southeast Asia or another predominantly Islamic region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
It had been nearing a close when it, too, became embroiled in controversy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Then, somewhat oddly, both the Democratic front-runner in the primary and the ensuing Republican nominee became embroiled in scandals involving their ex-wives.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
