trapped

Example Sentences

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Many of those trapped are Chinese and targeted people in China.

From BBC

Achille had reportedly escaped the fire, but died after running back in to help others trapped inside.

From Barron's

Anyone trapped with their head under the surface is likely going to be starved for oxygen, so the clock was ticking.

From Los Angeles Times

If you feel like you are trapped in a Quentin Tarantino movie loosely based on George Orwell’s “1984,” you may not be alone.

From MarketWatch

Rail traffic through the Channel Tunnel had only resumed on New Year's Eve, after an electricity failure stranded thousands of passengers and even trapped some for a night on a powerless train.

From Barron's