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entail

[en-teyl, en-teyl, en-teyl] / ɛnˈteɪl, ɛnˈteɪl, ˈɛn teɪl /


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Hiccups could entail something as big as a train breakdown or as small as a platform door not opening.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The review, Luna said, would entail “everything we’re doing from policy, procedure, facilities, to make sure we’re not missing anything,” Luna said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Substituting another gas would entail completely reconfiguring the system, says Tang.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Short-term bond funds, such as those run by Vanguard, are paying 4% or more right now and entail relatively little inflation or interest-rate risk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

“Oh, Shed, how is that to be? It would entail much explaining, and besides, all this laughter gives me hunger,” said Fangor.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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