trapped

Example Sentences

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This energy remained trapped in layers of atmosphere for twenty to thirty miles away from the volcano.

From Literature

The person was trapped in the car as water entered the vehicle, the fire service said, adding that with the stream's water level rising rapidly, rapid extraction was needed.

From BBC

“The EU may be trapped in a vicious circle,” the ECA said.

From The Wall Street Journal

One day a mishap while shooting a stunt that relies on DeMarr’s power for a movie leaves the fictional version of Gad trapped inside him.

From Los Angeles Times

An Australian woman has died after becoming trapped in a ski lift at a resort in central Japan, officials have said.

From BBC