cornered
Example Sentences
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Prime Video has cornered the market on young-adult fiction, catering to a massive audience of women and girls who want to escape into love stories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Christ was cornered — pay taxes to Rome, or be branded a traitor — and so he turned the trap into a statement about the limits of power.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
We’re frankly confused how Auchincloss cornered himself into this one.
From Slate ● May 30, 2026
Some of the recent videos show the runners bumping into security guards and shoving past church staff, then leaving after being cornered and told to get off the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
The following day, Bryce cornered Drake in the hallway to taunt him.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
