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[en-truhns] / ˈɛn trəns /




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London would also establish bases on the island of Socotra, near Bab el‑Mandeb and the entrance to the Red Sea.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Shields had researched and found information online suggesting the nearby southern entrance was less crowded.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

One member of the media said they, having reached an entrance, were told to go to a different queue as there were no security dogs available to search bags at that gate.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Before leaving the village for the modern world, Yuru awakens Left and Right, two statues that have marked the entrance to the village.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

The entrance to Gehinnom was along the Bowery.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

During my stay on the islands, I regularly found myself tiptoeing around sea lions lounging beside hotel entrances or ferry docks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Geraldi said the constant turnover of visitors has led to damage of communal area carpets, doors and entrances.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Eventually, a law enforcement officer dressed in what looked like a leadership uniform came forward to beg crowds not to stampede the entrances.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

After the April incident, Waters said, probation officials enhanced screening measures at entrances to its facilities, including the expanded use of drug-sniffing dogs and “airport-style body scanners.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

The Great Fire had burned away the entrances to each room, leaving behind a warren of square cubbies.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

"I'm entranced by Mr Haaland," said Miami resident Robert, speaking to BBC Mundo.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Two men are entranced by her, a suave doctor played by David Niven and Richard Conte’s impulsive race-car driver.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

That becomes a problem when, after one of their weekly lunches, the three friends stroll around a furniture store, where Camille is entranced by a gorgeous chair she can’t possibly afford.

From Salon Feb. 18, 2026

Since Bad Bunny released his debut album in 2018, he has entranced millions of fans who don’t know a lick of Spanish.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

He listened, his eyes fixed on mine, apparently entranced by these fraudulent recollections.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Brazil now need major surgery - starting with the area of the field where they used to be so strong, so creative, so entrancing - the midfield.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

The lyric, "I'll cry my eyes violet", refers to the star's famously entrancing eyes; and the line "what could you possibly get for the girl who has everything" namechecks one of her films.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

It is not necessary to know the backstory of the picture and its title to find it entrancing, but its history is a rich one.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

But it’s on a visual level that the production is at its most entrancing.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 18, 2026

One of the fairy women came toward her, her skin nearly translucent it was so pale, her eyes hard like sapphires, but the smile on her face was entrancing.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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