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entrenched

[en-trencht] / ɛnˈtrɛntʃt /
ADJECTIVE
established
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Such expectations can become deeply entrenched because they make experiences feel familiar and predictable.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

This one did something else, reaching extreme heights but never achieving the sustained success of more entrenched conspiracy theories.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

But given how deeply entrenched Chinese imports have become to India's industrial economy, this will be a formidable task for Delhi, experts told the BBC.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state’s entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

The value of high school football was deeply entrenched.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger


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