entrenchment
Americannoun
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the act of entrenching.
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an entrenched position.
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Usually entrenchments. an earth breastwork or ditch for protection against enemy fire.
noun
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the act of entrenching or state of being entrenched
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a position protected by trenches
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one of a series of deep trenches constructed as a shelter from gunfire
Other Word Forms
- reentrenchment noun
Etymology
Origin of 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
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