traps

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They overhauled the 1930-founded building’s plumbing and electricity, added a raw bar, a wave-like wooden overhang and a fish tank, and adorned the dining room with lobster traps, mounted fish and other nautical decor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The team set up to 150 traps, according to a local healthcare source.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Near Earth's surface, CO2 traps heat that would otherwise escape into space, contributing to global warming.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Will Sommer: It’s kind of like pulling in the lobster traps.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

“I don’t need anything today, but what did happen to your gunny sack and traps? Did you lose them?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls