become embedded

Example Sentences

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“What began as a supply shock can become embedded in the general price level,” said Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra in a recent speech at Princeton University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Still, for the oil shock’s impact to prove persistent and become more widespread within the U.S. economy, it would need to become embedded in consumers’ expectations around inflation—and that doesn’t appear likely.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

It said improvement plans were under way and it had hoped the unions would pause their action to allow these improvements to become "embedded".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In argyria, silver ions circulate through the bloodstream and become embedded in the dermis, a layer beneath the surface where the body cannot easily clear them.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

I searched his feet and pulled out a long mesquite thorn that had become embedded between his toes.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson