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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Two adults were pronounced dead at the scene, and one young female passenger was trapped inside the vehicle, authorities said.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
What Causes Smelly Feet? According to WebMD, the main cause of smelly feet is trapped sweat.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Netflix's The Sandman has love stories that are tangled, tragic and anything but ordinary — a stark contrast to the cast's real-life romances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Indeed, the dogs didn't even reach the end of the porch before managing to wind up tangled and in need of help.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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If cauliflower isn’t lightly browned in spots, turn the oven to broil.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 July 2025
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Pile everything into a sub — perhaps with some mozzarella broiled on top — or over pasta, roasted potatoes or gnocchi.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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The dynamics could embroil the 2026 midterm campaign in legislative and court battles testing Trump's power over the Republican Party, Democrats' ability to mount opposition and the durability of the U.S. system of federalism that balances power between Washington and individual states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Still, if Harry and Meghan do return to the UK, they likely won’t be welcomed back by Harry’s older brother, Prince William, who has been embroiled in a feud with his sibling for years.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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