trappings

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But if her firing says anything, it may be less about why she lost the job — and more about how quickly the trappings of power can vanish once she did.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But “Alpha” rarely transcends its intellectual trappings or superficial themes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“And then … you’d come home and paparazzi and all the sort of the trappings of, you know, living in that space.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

But the former military academy student has long shown a fascination for martial trappings, often surrounding himself with soldiers and visiting military sites.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Despite the many trappings of civilization at Base Camp, there was no forgetting that we were more than three miles above sea level.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer