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ingrained

[in-greynd, in-greynd] / ɪnˈgreɪnd, ˈɪnˌgreɪnd /


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Ellwood's memoir, published in 1714, shows how deeply ingrained these norms were.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

A rise in inflation “becomes more ingrained the longer the Strait of Hormuz remains closed,” ING’s Padhraic Garvey wrote External link in a note on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American dream, deeply ingrained in our culture as a symbol of financial success and stability.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

"No one person was pressuring me, but you hear of what happens to other people who get transfusions. It was ingrained," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The question stopped Oppenheimer in his tracks, for, like every other habitue of the Rad Lab, he knew of Ernest’s ingrained suspicion of anything that smacked of politics.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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