traps

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What remained unclear was whether these dust traps could continue producing very different types of bodies over long periods of time.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

They overhauled the 1930-founded building’s plumbing and electricity, added a raw bar, a wave-like wooden overhang and a fish tank, and adorned the dining room with lobster traps, mounted fish and other nautical decor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Will Sommer: It’s kind of like pulling in the lobster traps.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Cogat says it has recently allowed humanitarian groups to take nearly 1,000 rat traps and almost 10 tons of pesticides into Gaza.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“The little devils stole everything I had,” I said, “my traps, my gunny sack, apples, lunch, and all. I guess they’ve even got my beanshooter by now. When I ran off, I dropped it, too.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls