as in to trap
to place in conflict or difficulties
we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late
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To keep bedding clean, invest in pet hair-resistant bedding or cover the bed with a thin sheet to trap dirt from a dog’s paws.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025 -
The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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If roots are tangled and circling, cut 1 inch into the root mass at four equidistant places and at the bottom of the rootball.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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The American Kennel Club stated that missed grooming sessions can result in cocker spaniels' coats becoming tangled and matted.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The bread is broiled, slathered in a homemade fondue-like beer cheese sauce, then broiled once more to create a toast that’s crunchy on the bottom and lusciously-creamy on top.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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They're built and broiled in one skillet, and are ready to eat in just 25 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Disney, for example, became embroiled in a national firestorm over its decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show following criticism from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, September 2024 was much different from September 2025, which will be remembered as a time when Disney was embroiled in boycotts from streaming subscribers, broadcast viewers, free speech activists, celebrities, liberals, and conservatives.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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