- present tense form of entail (3rd person singular).
entails
Example Sentences
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U.S. officials say the deal entails Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports and shipping.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
It entails using both animals and machines to create fire breaks — a controversial solution in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
This designation has more serious consequences, as it entails equating the PCC and CV with groups such as Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
"The technology is powerful, but at the same time entails risks to our fundamental rights, especially to privacy," emphasizes Strufe.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
It entails looking at neurochemicals triggered when people play video games or use the Internet.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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