- present tense form of entail (3rd person singular).
entails
Example Sentences
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“Restricting exports is indeed a lever China can pull anytime, but it still entails economic costs,” said Tom Reed, head of oil market analysis at Argus Media, a price reporting agency.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 29, 2026
The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank says there is "relatively little detail" about what Reform's plan entails.
From BBC β Aug. 17, 2026
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 β Jul. 31, 2026
Another ruse is called ghost booking, which entails an employee booking conference rooms or workstations online to suggest they are in the office.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 30, 2026
I have chosen this course which is more difficult and which entails more risk and hardship than sitting in gaol.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
