cornered

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • May 30, 2026

No. But I don’t think I come at other musicians like that — like I’ve cornered the market on the right way to do something.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

Trey’s gotten cornered by a couple of the other deacons not far away.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas