mousetrap
Example Sentences
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To capture fentanyl with an electrochemical sensor, researchers used a molecular cagelike structure they compared to a mousetrap.
From Science Daily
“We want to build the best mousetrap,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
But they did have a crucial insight into how to build a better mousetrap.
From Salon
“They have built one of the most complex mousetraps in the world,” Mr. Brunson said.
From New York Times
Kyiv portrays the city as a "mousetrap" for Russian troops, important mainly because of the opportunity the battle presented to destroy the attacking forces in huge numbers.
From Reuters
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