traps
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“What surprises people is how much work it is,” said Martin, who began offering tours 30 years ago, and still spends the winter months working his offshore lobster traps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
However, those same cold traps could also collect organic compounds released by visiting spacecraft, potentially obscuring the pristine material scientists hope to study.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Cats USA will monitor the traps three times a day and will adjust the frequency if needed,” according to the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Papa took one of the traps and looked it over.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
