tangle

Example Sentences

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Would Treacy, who was running in third when he tangled with Liu, have won a medal if there were fewer men on the track?

From BBC

“They got tangled up there and fell on the ground. It’s just an unfortunate play.”

From Los Angeles Times

Only a few weeks after April's disappearance, Hazel gave birth to her daughter Amelia - a moment supposed to be joyful was instead tangled in grief.

From BBC

Italian deli with its vinegary pasta salads tangled with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes?

From Salon

The showrunners decided not to reach out to the family or friends of the couple, saying they wanted to avoid getting tangled in conflicting stories and opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal