trapped

Example Sentences

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Trapped in a medical limbo, she took a nurse friend’s advice and began writing everything down.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Trapped in a surreal captivity, each day seemed to bring a barrage of dramatic news, yet nothing seemed to change.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Trapped renters want home prices to fall so they can finally get onto the property ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Trapped on a cliff with no apparent escape, Newman suggests they jump.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

Trapped inside was thirteen- year-old Frances Margay Schee.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel