trapping

Example Sentences

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Some liminal spaces, as in the case of the “Backrooms,” seem to take on a life of their own, trapping their inhabitants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

She removed legendary New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates lbw for 12 in her final ODI appearance, before trapping both Georgia Plimmer and skipper Melie Kerr in front for seven and one respectively.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

As the group headed to San Francisco on the Bay Bridge, those officers coordinated with San Francisco police and the California Highway Patrol to close off the bridge, trapping the riders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

That includes sealing gaps in your home or garage to keep animals from entering indoor spaces; trapping rodents; and cleaning up any easy-to-reach food that could attract rodents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I clamped the mouth of the jar against the wall, trapping it between Charleston and Georgetown.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd