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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Stokes joined Keitt’s project a few years later, trapping birds to take blood samples for genetic analysis and releasing them back into the wild.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Others rely on it for necessities, such as heating oil, winter tires or snowmachines, which are critical modes of transportation in rural villages where residents rely on hunting or trapping.—
Becky Bohrer,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The sides had been tangling over the evidence since March, when the judge held a Frye hearing to determine whether the new type of DNA testing should be admissible.—
Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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This makes broiling ideal for finishing dishes with a golden crust or crisp exterior.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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For a more relaxed evening, my preferred way to prep is by simply baking them until crispy and broiling a little Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top, which takes about 20 minutes total.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Bogging (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogging%20%28down%29. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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