trap
Example Sentences
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And it also, in literal meaning, it’s something used as part of a trap, which speaks to the spy thriller element to the show.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Researchers used the number of bees captured in each trap to calculate average bee density across the cemetery's approximately 6,000 square meters.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
But they are determined to be competitive in the transfer market, while pledging not to fall into the trap of offering expensive long contracts as they have in the past.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
A stock with a high dividend yield might be considered a value trap because investors expect the dividend to be cut.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
It feels like a trap, but she’s starving, so she’ll risk getting dish duty.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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