cornered

Example Sentences

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"Overall we are seeing a European Union that has been cornered," said Li Shuo, from the Asia Society, a long-time observer of climate politics.

From BBC

Dusty is played by Josh O’Connor, who lately has cornered the market on sensitive, passive outsiders.

From Los Angeles Times

The court heard Mr Wilkinson was "pursued, cornered and intentionally stabbed" by Mitchell.

From BBC

Law enforcement officers initially believed that they had cornered Oropesa after he allegedly fled Friday night from the home where several members of an extended family of Honduran immigrants lay dead.

From Washington Post

More than 250 officers from local, state and federal agencies searched for Oropesa over the weekend, with officials believing they had him cornered in a wooded area.

From Washington Post