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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 2018 exchange, which was revealed as part of a trove of files released by the Department of Justice, illuminates Epstein’s deep interest and entrenchment in the scientific community.

From Salon Feb. 24, 2026

"We have been unable to establish confidence in the management or governance of Seven & i," ValueAct wrote in a letter to the company's board dated April 2, adding recent communication heightened concern about "entrenchment."

From Reuters Apr. 2, 2023

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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