trap

Example Sentences

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Their findings, published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, highlight the use of a nano-sized molecular cage designed to act as a highly selective 'PFAS trap'.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Sibley and Ollie Pope added 38 in 18 overs before Bamber returned to trap the latter plum lbw.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That’s when UConn coach Dan Hurley dialed up “Twelve On,” a diabolical full-court trap that would make or break his entire season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

For three years, the música Mexicana band Linea from Stockton has been perfecting its sophomore album, “Todo ø Nada,” a 13-track project that incorporates elements of melodic trap, R&B, blues and corridos tumbados.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Then no. Because I don’t think friends should ask friends to stick their paw into a trap so they can get a snack.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman