trapped
Example Sentences
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These shelves trapped phosphate in coastal sediments, leaving less of the nutrient available in the open ocean.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
Coast Guard’s San Francisco sector commander, said there was a “high probability” that the missing individuals were trapped inside the vessel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
For Zoe Armstrong, 35, from Bristol - who lost two pregnancies, including an ectopic pregnancy that became "trapped" due to her endometriosis - a rapid test could have made all the difference.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Officials said the 12 people who died were of different nationalities who had been trapped in vehicles and as they tried to flee on foot.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
‘I knew as soon as Hord told me about him. Only a Soul Eater could have trapped so great a demon.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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