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ensnared

adjective as in captive

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When this familiarity dovetailed with a catfishing scheme, Tegan and many fans became ensnared in a sophisticated identity theft operation that lasted over 15 years.

The referendum - known as the Voice - became ensnared in a bruising campaign, and both sides of politics have sought to move on swiftly, leaving uncertainty over future policy.

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Advocates and legal experts said there was no guarantee that undocumented migrants without criminal convictions would not be ensnared in ramped-up deportation efforts.

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His scheme ensnared over 40 victims, some of whom are now suing to get their watches back.

Kamala Harris pushed for increased penalties for sex trafficking crimes years before Republicans did the same, and crafted protections for young girls ensnared.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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