as in trapped
to place in conflict or difficulties
we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late
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Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The fire aboard the Conception dive boat in 2019 killed 34 people who were trapped below deck while the captain jumped overboard.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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The two will be twisted and tangled for all time — plenty of T-shirts commemorate the catch — with the Series secured in Pages’ glove.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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If travel plans or deliveries get tangled, confirm details ASAP, before problems get any bigger.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Soon after, classics became increasingly embroiled in America’s culture wars.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the Midwest grid territory, a $22 billion transmission package is embroiled in a monthslong fight, as utility regulators in North Dakota, Montana, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana urge federal regulators to block it.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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This lightened up, but just as delicious, casserole version of chicken Parmesan gets a crunchy finish thanks to panko breadcrumbs that are broiled until brown.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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The pasta is broiled until big, charred bubbles form across the surface, then it’s showered with grated Parmesan cheese and dressed with crispy breadcrumbs and chile flakes.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Bogged (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogged%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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