entangled

Example Sentences

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It became stranded in Lübeck Bay after apparently becoming entangled in netting.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"Birds very often get caught in anti-drone nets or become entangled in fibre-optic cables, injuring their wings, and they suffer terribly," Iryna Snopko, the shelter's 63-year-old director told AFP.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Over the last year, the companies have been entangled in a mix of suits and countersuits, taking jabs at each other’s products and progress.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

They also need reliable ways to tell exactly what kind of entangled state they have made.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Instead of repelling herself to a safe altitude, Holly crumpled onto the troll’s back, becoming instantly entangled in the ropy fur.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer