ensconced
Americanadjective
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settled securely or snugly.
The old house still has its original, elaborately ensconced fuse box, with an oak frame, decorative wrought-iron bosses, and a clear glass panel.
The only people hurt by education reform are teachers who aren't up to snuff and ensconced administrators who can’t justify their existence.
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sheltered or hidden.
Sieges of fortified positions have been used since time immemorial to starve, demoralize, and physically weaken the ensconced combatants.
verb
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Origin of ensconced
Example Sentences
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Ensconced in the world's top 20 and now with a long awaited tour win under his belt, expect the New Yorker to push for top-10 recognition in 2026.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Ensconced on the ice, emperor penguins have largely avoided human efforts to hunt them, overfish their prey or encroach on their territory.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023
Ensconced in the upper left-hand corner of the flag is the deep blue cross against a red backdrop.
From Fox News • Jun. 16, 2020
Ensconced for the weekend in Palm Beach, Fla., Trump exuded optimism while playing golf, lunching at the clubhouse and chatting with friends.
From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2019
Ensconced in a cross-seat, his chin leaning heavily on his hand, Howard gazed dejectedly out of the window.
From The Third Degree A Narrative of Metropolitan Life by Klein, Charles
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