snare
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In reality, just a few inches of the sticky stuff was enough to snare a heavy animal in place until it either died of exposure or fell prey to predators, who then became trapped themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
“Two trumpets and a tuba, accompanied by thousands of snare drums.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Some scientists thought these fish-eating creatures may have been fully aquatic, gliding through deep waters to snare prey.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
And though he’s undeniably quixotic, PTA’s relentless urgency consistently overrides the sticky trappings of saccharine sentimentality that would snare less ambitious filmmakers.
From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025
I also manage to keep my eye on the ball—which has changed direction—and with my bare hand, I reach back and snare it.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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