entrenched

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There is still no trust between the two sides, with strongly entrenched positions.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“I was so entrenched in why women commit acts of crime,” Alloway said, adding that she was disappointed to find that revenge films on the subject still often revolved around men.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

In addition, the “gamification” of stock markets, where betting on “beats” and “misses” in earnings reports can result in big gains or losses, becomes more deeply entrenched.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The FDA has long had an entrenched culture of bureaucratic control, but biotech firms say it has become worse this past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The enemy army was closer now, entrenched only a few hundred yards outside the palace.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan