cornered

Example Sentences

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"They've got us cornered because they tell us: if you don’t accept the repatriation programme, you'll be stuck in a mess here in Congo," said Gabriela, visibly upset.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 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

“Blocking the strait isn’t in anyone’s interest, including Iran’s. But if they feel that they’re cornered, they’ll do it. And they have the logistics to do it,” said Bader Al-Saif, an academic at Kuwait University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Dusty is played by Josh O’Connor, who lately has cornered the market on sensitive, passive outsiders.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

His smile returned, only this time he showed his teeth like a cornered animal.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros