trapped

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Late Tuesday, the president paused a plan to help guide trapped commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, expressing optimism that a deal could be reached with Iran to end the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Chloe Haynes , 21, was found dead in her room at The Britannia Adelphi Hotel in September 2022 after she was trapped under the heavy furnishing.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Researchers are studying how water trapped in the old mine system can be used to generate geothermal energy capable of heating and cooling buildings throughout the town.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Caine said there are currently "22,500 mariners embarked on more than 1,550 commercial vessels trapped in the Arabian Gulf, unable to transit."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

There hasn’t been prey anywhere near my hole in the days I’ve been trapped here, no real rain, either.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz