tangle
Example Sentences
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“They got tangled up there and fell on the ground. It’s just an unfortunate play.”
From Los Angeles Times
Only a few weeks after April's disappearance, Hazel gave birth to her daughter Amelia - a moment supposed to be joyful was instead tangled in grief.
From BBC
Italian deli with its vinegary pasta salads tangled with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes?
From Salon
The showrunners decided not to reach out to the family or friends of the couple, saying they wanted to avoid getting tangled in conflicting stories and opinions.
Her blonde hair is fixed in uneven pigtails, her shirt is stained with something maroon, and she’s wearing a tangle of plastic beads around her neck.
From Literature
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