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ensconce
[en-skons]
verb (used with object)
to settle securely or snugly.
I found her in the library, ensconced in an armchair.
to cover or shelter; hide securely.
He ensconced himself in the closet in order to eavesdrop.
ensconce
/ ɪˈɒԲ /
verb
to establish or settle firmly or comfortably
ensconced in a chair
to place in safety; hide
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ensconce1
Example Sentences
We are ensconced in a bright white structure with gilded trim and pops of deep blue throughout.
Vargas Llosa was a thinker firmly ensconced in the Western tradition.
Now, after spending more than $200 million to elect Donald Trump to a second term as president, the wealthiest man on earth has ensconced himself in the White House at the president’s side.
But, happily ensconced on his 500-acre farm in Minnesota, he will one day grasp the impact he had on horse racing and how he revolutionized the art of race calling.
The current view is not much: Putricia stands silent and tall in front of a brown curtain, comfortably ensconced behind a red velvet rope.
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