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mousetrap

[mous-trap] / ˈmaʊsˌtræp /
















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Firms that would have succeeded under any circumstances—because they’ve developed fantastic new mousetraps, or because they’re exposed to the discipline of global trade—continue to grow.

From The Wall Street Journal

It opened behind the big black iron stove, just to the left of the mousetrap.

From Literature

“We want to build the best mousetrap,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

When I pulled down my bedcover that night, I found a mousetrap on my pillow.

From Literature

They were flawed individuals, but they had a crucial insight into how to build a better mousetrap.

From Salon