have ensnared
- present perfect of ensnare.
Example Sentences
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Since his 2018 election loss, investigations under successive governments have ensnared Najib and wife Rosmah Mansor deeper in graft allegations.
From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025
An awards contender focused on the Catholic Church might potentially anger the faithful, but “Conclave” has, blessedly, avoided the kinds of high-profile controversies that have ensnared some of its fellow nominees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2025
Anti-graft investigations in China targeting the financial sector have ensnared dozens of officials and finance executives at institutions such as Everbright Securities, China Construction Bank and major bank ICBC.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
Mr. Giammattei remains deeply unpopular in Guatemala, where high-profile corruption investigations have ensnared the president and his inner circle.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
But all are frivolous fancies, toys, and dreams: Once we are sure we have ensnared the son, Catch we the father after how we can.
From King Edward III by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
