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[trap] / træp /




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Along with the droppings and camera trap evidence, burrows in the mud bank are also a good indication of the population.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

In October 1916, in Tujunga Canyon near Sunland, a farmer named Cornelius Johnson set out a trap for a bear that had been raiding his grapevines.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

But it’s the same trap that longevity influencers set when they tell us to improve grip strength to extend our lifespan.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

According to a study by Pouget Consultants and IGNES, one in two homes in France is effectively a heat trap.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Owen bellowed, banging on the side of the metal trap like it was a dinner bell.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

Interest in citizenship by investment surged in 2020, when wealthy people felt trapped by pandemic lockdowns and the restrictions countries put on nonresidents, according to heads of firms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Two Palestinian families were trapped inside their homes along with five Italian nationals who were visiting one of them, according to two people besieged there who spoke to The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Fifteen people are known to be trapped and another 37 have been reported missing, according to Asocapitales.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

According to Mayor Éder, as of Monday night, it was estimated that 25 people were trapped under the rubble.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

“A person can’t be trapped in a rumpel! And I’m sure Anna didn’t spin again once she left. She probably died in childbirth.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

BOGOTÁ, Colombia—A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, trapping people under collapsed buildings and presenting an early challenge to a president who was sworn in on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

The city's mayor said a residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district was partially destroyed, trapping people inside.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Most forms of air conditioning are highly energy-intensive and, depending on its power source, can belch even more carbon into the atmosphere, trapping more of the sun’s heat and causing more intense heat waves.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

It is supplemented by ongoing targeted camera trapping, focused on areas where animals are likely to be and offering deeper understanding of how populations are changing and behaving.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

“Grandma,” I said, “is trapping fish legal in this state?”

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck




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