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entail

[en-teyl, en-teyl, en-teyl] / ɛnˈteɪl, ɛnˈteɪl, ˈɛn teɪl /


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Omishakin said it is too soon to say how much California will invest in the effort, or how many chargers it will ultimately entail, although the number is probably in the hundreds if not higher.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

Ignore how free speech does not entail freedom from consequences.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

It is unclear what the disciplinary procedures against Foucher entail or how long they will last.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Going short can entail selling stocks, or index futures, in the hope of buying them back at a lower price.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

“Wait! What does helping entail? Are you going to possess Anya?”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

That’s what his seeming break with longevity actually entails: an overhaul of his life’s mission away from “lifemaxxing” toward more specific goals like curing the incurable.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

"Parents and children now face an increased wait for these results, with all the anxiety this entails, through no fault of their own," he added.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

The economists said that in their base case, a strong event entails losses of between $3 trillion and $5 trillion across five years, or about 2.7% to 3.2% of global gross domestic product.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

U.S. officials say the deal entails Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. lifting its blockade on Iranian ports and shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

“You understand what my occupation entails, don’t you?”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

On Friday, the court's judges said the 2024 drone operation "entailed the use of South Korea's military capabilities for private purposes".

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

In the model, the “availability” phase entailed contact and small-scale movements across the frontier, with trading relationships and marriage alliances, for example, forming gradually.

From Science Daily May 30, 2026

Those who remember Wishbone and his many adventures can now dive into the incredible behind-the-scenes feat that producing the show entailed in the new comprehensive documentary “What’s the Story, Wishbone?” from director Joey Stewart.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

Canadian officials never elaborated on what that entailed.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 9, 2026

I knew it was the call to prayer, but I didn’t know what it entailed.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

In recent years, a couple of local districts have rolled out pilot programs entailing the release of sterile male mosquitoes to drive the population down, a relatively new approach to tackling these mosquitoes.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2025

So, the fuel needs a larger percentage of this isotope, entailing higher uranium-235 enrichment than the 4 percent enriched LEU typically used in nuclear power plants.

From Scientific American Oct. 20, 2023

Often presenting well after the initial infection, post-acute infection syndrome manifests as a complex and variable disorder, typically entailing severe fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, confused sensory perception, and neurocognitive abnormalities.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2023

Like other shareholders, Italy will see the value of its stake wiped out, entailing a 5.4 billion euro loss.

From Reuters Oct. 11, 2022

There are videos about the importance and difference of treble and bass clefs; there is a list of music terms and what they mean, and the site even contains videos entailing the transposition of music.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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