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entrenched

[en-trencht] / ɛnˈtrɛntʃt /
ADJECTIVE
established
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Governing such a state requires balancing competing interests, navigating entrenched divisions and, yes, making decisions that will inevitably anger one side or the other.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

He has become, for supporters, a symbol of order in a country where insecurity remains stubbornly entrenched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

On Tuesday, the eSafety commissioner said the reform was "unwinding 20 years of entrenched social media practices".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“The longer inflation remains above 2%, the greater the risk that it becomes entrenched in expectations,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Although I thought Gwentshe was wrong for disregarding the executive, he was doing a good job and was so firmly entrenched that he could not easily be dislodged.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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