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entrapping





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In dressing rooms, a size-XS shirt would go over my head instead of entrapping me like a straitjacket.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2024

In the stomach, germs must also overcome other deadly barriers such as digestive enzymes, entrapping mucus and the ever-watchful immune system defenses.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2023

Many pits were active over thousands of years, entrapping countless animals whose remains muddled together.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2023

His Act III prelude had the thick texture of molasses, entrapping and hopeless.

From New York Times Jul. 6, 2021

Some I shake so as to make sure of entrapping cold air in them.

From How We Think by Dewey, John




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