lodged

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When the German philosopher Theodor W. Adorno doubted the possibility of poetry after Auschwitz, Celan replied with the asperity of one who knew where barbarism had lodged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Last year, her ex-husband lodged a complaint with the police accusing her of kidnapping their daughters, in the latest development of their bitter custody dispute.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

There were tons of other ABC affiliates that also could have had this complaint lodged against them.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The application was lodged by an agent on behalf of Massereene Developments Ltd based in Belfast.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I went back to my station with my stomach in my throat, where it stayed firmly lodged all morning as I shepherded people up and down in the elevator.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu