trapped

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So far, five of the seven initially missing have been rescued but it is believed the remaining two men are trapped deeper inside the cave in the mountain area of central Xaysomboun province.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

This finding suggests that inflammation may become trapped in a repeating cycle.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The Democratic Party found itself trapped in a similar dynamic earlier this month, when the Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited, 192-page report dissecting the 2024 loss.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

We’ve become so enamored by this void that we inadvertently trapped ourselves inside of it, mourning the past that slipped away before we had a chance to say goodbye.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

I am trapped, only the box is bigger.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz