- present tense form of entail (3rd person singular).
entails
Example Sentences
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The economists said that in their base case, a strong event entails losses of between $3 trillion and $5 trillion across five years, or about 2.7% to 3.2% of global gross domestic product.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 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
The suitor lacks a credible strategic plan for a combination and its proposal entails considerable risks, Commerzbank added.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
This entails potential bans, age verification and content restrictions.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Back at work, Mr. Kreuk has actual work for me, the kind my official job entails.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
