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also imbed
as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the nails were solidly embedded in those old plaster walls
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Instead, the richest moments are embedded in the intergenerational connection between Josh and his grandparents: Irene and Hank, Bev and Shrimpy.
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Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
The agency released a short explainer video, embedded below, showing how an asteroid's cone of uncertainty shrinks as scientists get a better idea of its trajectory.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
Facing a ticking clock that threatens to turn the case cold, Noelle’s determination leads her into a mystery embedded within a society in transition, where women are fighting for greater autonomy.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
And while there have been major wins, extensive disparities—embedded in the fabric of the country—persist.
—Time Pr, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025
The agency released a short explainer video, embedded below, showing how an asteroid's cone of uncertainty shrinks as scientists get a better idea of its trajectory.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
Facing a ticking clock that threatens to turn the case cold, Noelle’s determination leads her into a mystery embedded within a society in transition, where women are fighting for greater autonomy.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
And while there have been major wins, extensive disparities—embedded in the fabric of the country—persist.
—Time Pr, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Embed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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