trap

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In these experiments, atoms or other particles are placed inside an optical cavity, which consists of two mirrors that trap light between them.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

In “Trap Door” he sings about “a trap door in your heart and a button on your desk well-worn from being pressed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

She told MSPs the scheme was designed to help those stuck in a "rent trap", unable to save to buy a house due to high monthly payments.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A stock with a high dividend yield might be considered a value trap because investors expect the dividend to be cut.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Was this all a trap to trick me into admitting the existence of a group, into naming names?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom