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trapped

adjective as in caught in a trap

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This cracks or fractures the rock, allowing the gas or oil trapped inside to be brought to the surface.

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In “Floyd Collins,” Jeremy Jordan met the challenge of bringing vital life to a character on the verge of losing his—a cave explorer trapped underground—in director Tina Landau’s restrained but deeply moving production.

Moments before a cosmic event leaves Carol and 12 others alone in retaining their free will, she expresses resentment for being trapped in a cycle of incredible success.

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This allows the moisture to come out of the sprout and not get trapped in the leaves while cooking.

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It had rained all morning and the overcast clouds trapped a chill in the air.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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