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entrenchment

[en-trench-muhnt] / ɛnˈtrɛntʃ mənt /








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Economics at Fitch Ratings, called the new tariffs more entrenchment than escalation.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

“Preventing this entrenchment is where monetary policy has a primary role to play—through its influence on inflation expectations rather than through blunt demand compression.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

The success of the rice promotion strategy resulted in the entrenchment of an economy that became increasingly dependent on crops preferred by the colonizers.

From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2023

China’s deepening economic entrenchment in African nations, surpassing the U.S. in trade with Africa to become one of the world’s largest creditors, is also a motivator for the U.S. to deepen ties with African nations.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2022

Accordingly, the whole army was immediately employed in digging an entrenchment, and erecting a barricade of fallen trees, for the protection of the troops, should it be found necessary in their future operations.

From The Cavaliers of Virginia or, The Recluse of Jamestown. Vol. II by William A. (Alexander) Caruthers


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