as in to elevate
to assign a high status or value to
some teachers tend to enshrine their personal preferences as sacred rules of English grammar
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In 2008, lobbying by Indigenous groups led Ecuador to adopt a new constitution, which enshrined the rights of Pacha Mama (Mother Nature).
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Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 3 Nov. 2024
What made this possible is that most polytheistic systems are likely to enshrine the same basic qualities.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
There are too many unfortunate examples of public officials attempting to enshrine their religious beliefs into law for voters to take these questions lightly.
—Rachel Laser, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2024
Colorado voters will have the chance to amend the state constitution to enshrine school choice.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 3 Nov. 2024
What made this possible is that most polytheistic systems are likely to enshrine the same basic qualities.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
There are too many unfortunate examples of public officials attempting to enshrine their religious beliefs into law for voters to take these questions lightly.
—Rachel Laser, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2024
Colorado voters will have the chance to amend the state constitution to enshrine school choice.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Enshrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enshrine. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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