ensconce

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Not surprisingly, John and Yoko quickly ensconce themselves among the nation’s glitterati, making vital connections with the likes of "yippie" founder Jerry Rubin, Black Panther Bobby Seale and poet Allen Ginsberg.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

Now, though – with Valverde gone and Suárez injured – Griezmann can ensconce, and against Getafe he showed his potential, applying a lovely finish to Lionel Messi’s through-ball before contributing to Sergi Roberto’s winner.

From The Guardian • Feb. 17, 2020

It is plainly absurd to lionize and further the feral spirit of rock, and then to ensconce it behind archival Plexiglas.

From The New Yorker • May 2, 2017

The NightHawks' synthetic leather pads just ensconce the ear in soft and velvety loveliness.

From The Verge • May 20, 2016

The real estate taxes her father was paying would have been double the amount of money required to ensconce her in the most expensive boarding school.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin