embroiled

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The jury was told how, earlier that day, he had become embroiled in an argument with a witness, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

That company was embroiled in a public-corruption scandal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Fermi is embroiled in a dispute with former CEO Toby Neugebauer, who was fired and now advocates for the company’s sale.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Christopher plays Anatoly Sergievsky, the Soviet chess master embroiled in a Cold War battle against Freddie Trumper, the reigning American champion played by Aaron Tveit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He was, according to Nature’s obituary, "embroiled in controversy for most of his life" and "put his name to much rubbish."

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson