entrenched
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He has vowed to take on entrenched political and economic forces to create affordable housing, make the wealthy pay more in taxes, lower energy bills and protect the environment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
These were no longer temporary formations but had become entrenched institutions within their communities, the report said.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Even Microsoft, with its large and entrenched user base, hasn’t been immune from the gloomy sentiment.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
FLA fighters said they had reached an agreement to allow Russian Afrika Korps soldiers to withdraw from a camp where they had been entrenched since Saturday.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
Hatred of Jews was entrenched in all levels of the tsarist government, and though Jews also served in the military, promotion was dependent upon conversion.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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