entrenchment

Example Sentences

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To me, the impulse to shut down the other side, combined with the “change my mind approach” to debate, has only exacerbated political polarization and entrenchment.

From Salon

Israel, concerned by what it calls Iran's "military entrenchment" in Syria, has launched air strikes against Syria's military.

From BBC

Iran’s military presence in Syria has been a major concern for Israel, which has vowed to stop Iranian entrenchment along its northern border.

From Seattle Times

“There is plenty of middle ground. There is plenty of opportunity. What we are battling is entrenchment,” Albritton said.

From Seattle Times

The constitutional entrenchment of slavery also allowed Marshall to buy and sell slaves.

From Salon