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ensconced

[en-skonst] / ɛnˈskɒnst /


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Even in the landscape of celebrity podcasts, there’s a presumption that celebrities can be more honest as they’re ensconced in a safe space with people just like them.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

Stephen Cloobeck — a one-time California gubernatorial candidate ensconced in Democratic political circles — pleaded not guilty to witness tampering charges Friday related to a burglary case against his former paramour, OnlyFans model Adva Lavie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

His shift didn't finish until three in the morning and he's ensconced in a hooded down jacket to keep out the winter weather.

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

Routinely forgetting to drop the bat would be a bizarre mistake for any teenage baseball phenom who spent his youth ensconced in the game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026

I was ensconced in my covers and had just unwrapped the first Peanut Butter Cup I’d pilfered from the kitchen when I heard the doorbell ring.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon


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