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also immeshes
as in traps
to catch or hold as if in a net
soon after Eli Whitney had invented it, others copied his cotton gin, and he spent the rest of his life enmeshed in lawsuits trying to protect his invention
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Recent Examples of enmeshes
Once there, Eileen enmeshes herself in a community of other Navy wives, settling into life on the island through Italian lessons and cooking.
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Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
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My favorite is the Turtle Fur Totally Tubular—100 percent merino wool that traps heat better than fleece while staying breathable, keeping me warm even in sudden snow or chilly winds.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
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Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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But most of those productions fell into the trap of self-parody that ensnares so many attempts at franchise crossovers.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Both reject the compound interest trap that ensnares millions in traditional credit products.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Enmeshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enmeshes. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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