entrenched
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In a league defined by a Celtic-Rangers duopoly so entrenched that it’s known as the Old Firm, simply pulling into contention is cause for celebration.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
He has vowed to take on entrenched political and economic forces to create affordable housing, make the wealthy pay more in taxes, lower energy bills and protect the environment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
These were no longer temporary formations but had become entrenched institutions within their communities, the report said.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Services firms with a focus on proprietary data and regulatory compliance that are entrenched in their customers’ workflows “remain difficult to replace,” according to the Goldman analysts.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
For the most part, entrenched custom dies hard and blanket spraying continues to thrive, to exact its heavy annual costs from the taxpayer, and to inflict its damage on the ecological web of life.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing entrenched
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State of the Union Address 2016
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