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
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Economics at Fitch Ratings, called the new tariffs more entrenchment than escalation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
“Preventing this entrenchment is where monetary policy has a primary role to play—through its influence on inflation expectations rather than through blunt demand compression.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
The 2018 exchange, which was revealed as part of a trove of files released by the Department of Justice, illuminates Epstein’s deep interest and entrenchment in the scientific community.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2026
The strikes are part of an escalation of what has been a low-intensity conflict whose goal is to slow down Iran's growing entrenchment in Syria, Israeli and regional military experts say.
From Reuters ● Sep. 13, 2023
An ancient entrenchment near An ancient entrenchment. the road to Baldock, called Etonbury, was probably the original site of the castle occupied by the Lords of the Manor.
From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell
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