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Milking the quirks of small-town life and the strange workings of faith and superstition, “The Unknown Saint” embroils a cast of droll, deadpan characters in amusing high jinks.

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2021

"Because it embroils us in a legal discussion," Mueller said.

From Fox News • Jul. 24, 2019

Her death remains a mystery that still embroils some of the most storied figures in this city’s imaginary golden age of intrigue and glamour.

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2017

The case that has gotten the greatest attention embroils Benedict himself.

From Time • Mar. 19, 2010

He embroils himself with ill-concealed purpose with his deadly enemy the merchant Petunikov and insults the police.

From Maxim Gorki by Ostwald, Hans