If allies believe that Washington will ride to the rescue no matter what they do, they will be more inclined to take risks that could embroil the United States in an unnecessary conflict.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/10/03/biden-blinken-security-pacts-partnerships-south-korea-japan-vietnam-ukraine/

It was a heinous tragedy, though not one that looked likely to embroil any of Miles’ teammates or the athletic leadership at Alabama.

Source: https://slate.com/culture/2023/03/alabama-basketball-murder-ncaa-tournament-miller-miles.html?via=rss

The deal sparked student protests amid concern it could embroil PNG in strategic competition between the U.S. and China.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/png-wont-be-used-for-offensive-military-operations---prime-minister/article_23995e51-fe29-5de2-ae9b-bf51fbad3fe1.html