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ingrained

[in-graynd, in-graynd] / ɪnˈgreɪnd, ˈɪnˌgreɪnd /


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For Callin, racing is ingrained in family life.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The 4-inch vinyl “Pop!” figurines, with their oversize heads and black dot eyes, symbolize being ingrained in pop culture — objects fans buy, celebrate and display.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

On the Chinese side, he said, there is "a deeply ingrained suspicion" that any dialogue on restraint is "just going to be a trap" designed to slow China down.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

They challenge certain thought processes and approaches that have become ingrained at the Fed, including some that have led to major policy mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Once that message is well and truly ingrained in you, it feels like vainglory to imagine one’s own likes and dislikes could matter to other people.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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