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trappings

[trap-ingz] / ˈtræp ɪŋz /


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They didn’t do that because they wanted to have the trappings and the veneer of making it look as if it were a real federal case.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

A recent trial in Shorewood, Wis., had all the trappings of a minor legal dispute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The shiny trappings are just part of the allure of the 58-year-old venue.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But despite the classical trappings, this was the loudest concert I've ever experienced at the O2 - not least on a thumping techno remix of Berghain, which the star premiered at this year's Brit Awards.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Wes’s athletic physique and laid-back style, combined with the obvious trappings of a kid with disposable income—a new pair of sneakers every day, brand-name clothes—made him very popular with the girls around town.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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