cornered

Example Sentences

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After authorities cornered the mountain lion in a tight area between two apartment buildings, the operation to remove it became a spectacle, with neighbors watching from windows and balconies, the outlet reported.

From Los Angeles Times

“Those pups nearly lost the first piece of prey we’ve had cornered.”

From Literature

Mr. Kellerman tries to put his hands on my shoulders…and my inner cornered badger lashes out.

From Literature

"Overall we are seeing a European Union that has been cornered," said Li Shuo, from the Asia Society, a long-time observer of climate politics.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times