trap

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of thousands are trapped with nowhere safe to go, living in a world defined by fear and instability.

From Los Angeles Times

Through grants, Yosemite aims to help research escape that trap and ultimately spur more new company formation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Flex’s data do not support claims that renters who use its pay-in-two rental product are trapped in ongoing borrowing, Metcalf said.

From MarketWatch

We need a market where dealers are rewarded for fairness, and where American families can buy a car without worrying about traps in the fine print.

From MarketWatch

Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, raising temperatures.

From BBC