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
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
Researchers from the University of Cambridge's Department of Zoology collected pollen using pollen traps and measured levels of arsenic, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, lead, and tin in both pollen and adult bees.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 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
She took two of the now-useless fish traps, plugged the small ends, and hung them by long ropes from the highest branch of the lucky-bean trees.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
