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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Pressure has been mounting on Australia, the US, the UK and other countries to repatriate thousands of citizens, most of them women and children, who have been trapped in detention camps in Syria since the fall of the Caliphate more than five years ago.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
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Dirt and fine particles trapped in a microfiber cloth and stiff fibers from lower-quality cloths can cause tiny scratches on the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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They can get tangled in recycling machinery and require expensive repairs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Punjab provincial government required motorbike riders to install a safety rod between their handlebars to keep kite strings stretched across roads from getting tangled around their necks — a past cause of injury and death.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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New reports and court records show the sheriff has been embroiled in controversy several times over the past decade.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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One of the nation’s premier research universities, the University of Virginia, was embroiled in a divisive struggle over diversity, equity and inclusion policies.—
David Ignatius,
Washington Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Coated with a mixture of fennel seeds, parsley, black pepper, and a touch of brown sugar, the fish is broiled until cooked through but still moist.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shucked oysters should be boiled, broiled or fried for at least three minutes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Bogged (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogged%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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