trapped
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Some of the light becomes trapped inside the material and eventually turns into heat, lowering the amount of usable energy the cell can produce.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
The movie, directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, follows a family of four who are trapped inside their home with no way out, according to a Netflix statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Authorities warned people to stay away from the area and for those trapped in the building to hide and wait for rescuers.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The elderly people across the street are trapped inside with no supplies; the one woman who had the bad judgment to go jogging, pre-enclosure, comes back ragged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
I lope up the hills and ledges, along the paths, and soon smell my own scent—oh dear, I left quite a scent trail after being trapped for so long.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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