entrench

Example Sentences

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Without human capability, industrial capabilities, and credible institutions, mineral wealth can entrench dependency rather than reduce it.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

"We didn't let the enemy entrench in the grey zone and we stopped their storm groups," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Proponents hailed the deal for unlocking a flood of investment into the U.S. and for helping entrench American technology as the global standard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

ServiceNow said on Tuesday that the acquisition would triple its market opportunity for security and risk solutions and entrench its position in the market for securing AI technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Grant had been criticized for not entrenching at Pittsburg Landing; Halleck, it seemed, was determined to entrench himself all the way from Pittsburg Landing to Corinth.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt