entrenched
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It will be even more of a challenge if consumers remain retrenched in an economy that relies on their spending for the lion’s share of its growth.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The company has also retrenched in Medicare, getting out of unprofitable areas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
But the company since has retrenched, recognizing the need to focus on creating high-quality originals that meet Disney’s once lofty standards.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025
The flagship carrier, which had run billions of dollars in losses owing to the pandemic, claimed to have retrenched workers to save costs and cancel out any extraneous spending.
From Reuters • Sep. 13, 2023
"So. Last time it was the Golden Day, now it's Centre Street. You've retrenched, sir. But don't you know who I am?"
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Vocabulary lists containing entrenched
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State of the Union Address 2016
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