ensconce
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Not surprisingly, John and Yoko quickly ensconce themselves among the nation’s glitterati, making vital connections with the likes of "yippie" founder Jerry Rubin, Black Panther Bobby Seale and poet Allen Ginsberg.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025
Now, though – with Valverde gone and Suárez injured – Griezmann can ensconce, and against Getafe he showed his potential, applying a lovely finish to Lionel Messi’s through-ball before contributing to Sergi Roberto’s winner.
From The Guardian • Feb. 17, 2020
I’ll happily ensconce random electronics in my flesh, but they have to feel at least a little useful.
From The Verge • Jul. 21, 2017
It is plainly absurd to lionize and further the feral spirit of rock, and then to ensconce it behind archival Plexiglas.
From The New Yorker • May 2, 2017
The real estate taxes her father was paying would have been double the amount of money required to ensconce her in the most expensive boarding school.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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