as in traps
to catch or hold as if in a net
for two years the couple was ensnarled in the red tape of an international adoption
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Microfiber actually traps it, thanks to a static charge that pulls particles in and holds onto them.—
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3 June 2026 -
Fabric softeners can leave a residue that traps heat and sweat in the sheets’ fibers, according to Schrader.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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Wire pin or slicker brushes work best for dogs with long hair that tangles easily.—
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7 Nov. 2025
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“Ensnarls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ensnarls. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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