embroiled

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The brothers of Ysiaslaf became embroiled, and drew the sword against each other.

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  • But the fellow's wits were so embroiled, what with the ripping echoes of the explosion booming across the ice and the visible evidences of terrific destruction of the doomed plane, that he was too slow. —  106 - Peril In The North
  • Most dull, embroiled, heavy Document; intricate, gnarled, and, in fine, rough and stiff as natural bull-headedness helped by Prussian pipe-clay can make it;--contains some excellent hints, too; and will show us something of Fritzchen and of Friedrich Wilhelm both at once. —  History of Friedrich II of Prussia
  • As the crackdown has proceeded, Pakistan's government has become increasingly embroiled in political turbulence. —  CBS 2 - KCAL 9 - Los Angeles - Southern California - LA Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports
  • Even though there are simple ways to secure your Wi-Fi connection it seems that one in six are still operating with an 'open' connection which could cost them substantial money and see them embroiled in criminal investigations. —  I.T. Vibe
  • He remains embroiled in an array of other legal issues involving suits and counter-suits you can read about —  Jack's Newswatch
 

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