bogging (down)

present participle of bog (down)
as in trapping
to place in conflict or difficulties we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late

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  • While parts of London’s Tube have flooded several times in the past few years, scorching summers create a fresh hell, enhanced by the heat-trapping clay geology.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
  • It’s made of soft 100% cotton with a polyester fill that provides a plush, hotel-quality feeling without trapping heat.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • Traditional bristles are replaced by silicone fins on the brushroll to achieve a more thorough clean and to prevent hair from tangling around the roller.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The stainless-steel reel seat is strong and won’t break, plus the anti-reverse system stops your line from tangling.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Bogging (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogging%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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