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embroil

[em-broil] / ɛmˈbrɔɪl /


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The concerts at MetLife Stadium would later embroil Sheeran, his tour, Macklemore — and somehow pop star Pink — in controversy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Those investments, experts say, help prevent regional conflict and war that may embroil the U.S.

From Salon May 29, 2025

Desperate not to embroil a small, vulnerable immigrant community in an intense national controversy, they tried to avoid the issue.

From Slate Apr. 10, 2025

King Charles is more famous than many heads of state, but he can also stay above the party politics that can embroil a president like Emmanuel Macron.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2023

I thank you again, my general, but I will not permit you to embroil yourself with the committee on my account.

From Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution by William Sage

Milking the quirks of small-town life and the strange workings of faith and superstition, “The Unknown Saint” embroils a cast of droll, deadpan characters in amusing high jinks.

From New York Times Jul. 30, 2021

"Because it embroils us in a legal discussion," Mueller said.

From Fox News Jul. 24, 2019

Her death remains a mystery that still embroils some of the most storied figures in this city’s imaginary golden age of intrigue and glamour.

From Washington Post Dec. 7, 2017

The case that has gotten the greatest attention embroils Benedict himself.

From Time Mar. 19, 2010

He embroils himself with ill-concealed purpose with his deadly enemy the merchant Petunikov and insults the police.

From Maxim Gorki by Hans Ostwald

The star also attempted to explain his decision not to become embroiled in political issues.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

“We’ve been embroiled in lots of debates with cities about whether or not Airbnb is a contributor to housing becoming unaffordable,” Airbnb Chief Executive Brian Chesky said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

It had been nearing a close when it, too, became embroiled in controversy.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has admitted his force "dropped the ball" when it spent four months investigating a journalist examining claims about a University of Cambridge professor embroiled in a plagiarism row.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Then, somewhat oddly, both the Democratic front-runner in the primary and the ensuing Republican nominee became embroiled in scandals involving their ex-wives.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The 1MDB scandal made headlines across the world when it came to light a decade ago, embroiling prominent figures from Malaysia to Goldman Sachs and Hollywood.

From BBC Dec. 26, 2025

But her ability to manage her finances is not your responsibility, and we risk embroiling you further in her emotional blackmail and psychological pinball machine by discussing her money troubles.

From MarketWatch Oct. 9, 2025

The White House had previously said it was up to the Chiefs whether to extend an invitation to the star musician, who has largely avoided embroiling herself in politics.

From New York Times May 31, 2024

Jailhouse records soon proved Sanders right, embroiling the district attorney’s office and Sheriff’s Department in a national scandal.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2022

He had two pair of bullocks, which used to be continually trespassing upon other men's fields and gardens, and embroiling him with the people, till one night they disappeared.

From A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II by William Sleeman




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