trapped

Example Sentences

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"I doubt there will be a large influx of ships into the Gulf… because they do not want to risk being trapped after the two-week window closes."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Once they are trapped, though, the men will “drop the facade.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

One point that Trump officials, lawmakers and advocates for Afghan allies agree on: Keeping Afghans trapped in Camp As Sayliyah in perpetuity is inhumane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Federal Reserve is trapped between two forces moving in opposite directions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

I’d already teleported to his character and was trapped in a loading screen.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows