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entrench

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entrench

Verb

∙ To dig or excavate a trench; to trench. construction, archaeology
∙ To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in. military
∙ To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc. figuratively
∙ To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; usually followed by on or upon.
∙ To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.

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