cornered

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D-Wave has cornered the market for annealing quantum systems, which are tailored to optimization problems.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

We’re frankly confused how Auchincloss cornered himself into this one.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

“During the pandemic I cornered my grandma to make all of her recipes again so I could write them down,” she recalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

A short time later Deranque was one of three nationalist activists who, having failed to get away, were cornered by the opposing group.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

With a sinking feeling that had little to do with Quidditch, he cornered Dean 'Thomas after Transfiguration one day.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling