trapped

Example Sentences

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“What they did effectively trapped traders, forcing many to sell at a loss in a lower liquidity environment, and adding liquidity back in does not undo the damage done.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In a series of voice notes from Ukraine, Omar, speaking under a pseudonym for his safety, describes how he ended up trapped and terrified in the war zone.

From BBC

"Sadly, Myanmar appears to be trapped in the cycle of atrocities and impunities," Jallow said, referring to the military's overthrow of the civilian government in 2021.

From BBC

Many of those trapped are Chinese and targeted people in China.

From BBC

Achille had reportedly escaped the fire, but died after running back in to help others trapped inside.

From Barron's