traps

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Cogat says it has recently allowed humanitarian groups to take nearly 1,000 rat traps and almost 10 tons of pesticides into Gaza.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

"The inspiration came from systems known from atomic physics, where electrons can occupy different energy states. In photonics, a similar role is played by optical traps, which confine light instead of electrons."

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

With Keith Forsey’s production, as well, we avoided some traps — very obvious sound effects that got other bands trapped in an ’80s world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The next morning Mr. Tanner reported to Miss K and Miss K reported to her class that no mice had been caught in Mr. Costa’s traps.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary