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[en-twahyn] / ɛnˈtwaɪn /


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And so it goes in “The Last Kings of Hollywood,” as the lives and ambitions of Messrs. Coppola, Lucas and Spielberg entwine around one another in a triple helix.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

On the surface, they entail a diplomatic entente among nations, while at a deeper level they entwine themselves within the cultures, commerce and values of countless societies.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2024

Ms Yellen too has made clear that severing the deep economic ties that now entwine the US and Chinese economies would hurt everyone.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2023

Around each pole, vining flowers and vegetable plants are climbing toward the sun on cords strung from the pole tops, and are ultimately expected to entwine with Pepe’s garlands of crochet fiber.

From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2023

The white threads of his tzitzit entwine with the tiny shoots springing up from the base of a tree.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

It entwines with healthy cells, meaning it can't be removed surgically.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2023

The wrap visually entwines the culture, community and colours of Notting Hill Carnival and the 75-year history of Windrush, TfL said.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023

Still, trade entwines the U.S. and Chinese economies.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2023

What entwines Parsons and Joshua Tree is not only his death there but also what followed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2023

My green cloud entwines with his silver one, and I feel the recent tension between us lift a little.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass

"Gears has been an exclusive franchise to Xbox for 20 years now. It's sort of entwined deeply with the brand," he says.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The stories of Anne, Naomi and Chelsey, told in flashbacks and present-day chapters, become entwined in surprising ways.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

She came to both practices — spiritual companionship and archery — separately before they organically entwined.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

Raves have become entwined with D&B’s push to boost its numbers, a way the company is trying to distinguish itself in the ubercompetitive “eatertainment” landscape that it helped create.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026

The supporting poles were entwined with white and gold flowers.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Europa, the king’s daughter, becomes enamored of the creature, entwining his horns with flowers and caressing him.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

So, too, is the film’s music, composer Anthony Willis and soundtrack artist Charlie XCX entwining raspy strings with grimy, ominous shudders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026

Pets and humans have ever-broader options for entwining their daily lives, routines and milestone moments.

From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2025

Anderson, who died Friday at 68 of complications from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, had a gift for entwining humor with vulnerability.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 21, 2022

"Yeah, about that," says Peeta, entwining his fingers in mine.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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