trapped

Example Sentences

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Once they are trapped, though, the men will “drop the facade.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Federal Reserve is trapped between two forces moving in opposite directions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“The material from the Middle East is trapped in the region, so this gives an opportunity for North America to actually start exporting polypropylene,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The two charities, Caritas‑Lebanon and L'Oeuvre d'Orient condemned the cancellation as a violation of international humanitarian law, particularly as it affected vulnerable civilians trapped in their villages.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The gentle breeze jumped to a full-force gale, and Alex felt like the hero in a legend who let the winds escape from the bag they were trapped in.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr