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entrenched

[en-trencht] / ɛnˈtrɛntʃt /
ADJECTIVE
established
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Businesses want the mayoral candidates to deal with downtown’s entrenched troubles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Over the long term, this can mean a changed society as more conformist and compliant speech and culture become more widely accepted and entrenched.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

It is the sovereign people alone who can craft entrenched rules.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Eurovision's vast archives rack up millions of views on YouTube, with performances that have become entrenched in popular culture.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

NOTE: You may find the terms "Western" and "Non-Western" to be too Eurocentric, but they are very well entrenched, so you'll need to know what they mean.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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