entrenched

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“When the war started, bears warned that it would lead to higher inflation that could become entrenched in the economy, so longer-term bond yields had started moving up back then,” she added.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Transforming healthcare with AI is so difficult, Mr. Tyrangiel writes, because the technology must work flawlessly and you must navigate “professional cultures, government policies, entrenched stakeholders, money, rivalries, emotions” and other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

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

But one of the most entrenched traditions of Mess Night was that a man could not exit to relieve himself until the dinner was completed unless the president of the Mess granted permission.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy