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rattraps

noun

plural of rattrap

as in dilemmas

a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape although the military invasion had been a breeze, the nation soon found itself caught in a rattrap with no clear escape route

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Hitchcock’s Rear Window, though not a road horror film, is about the moral dilemmas associated with encounters with the other, particularly with regards to voyeurism.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Together, Frankenstein and The Vampyre remind us of literature’s power to probe the deepest questions of human existence, offering enduring insights into the ethical, social, and existential dilemmas that continue to shape our world.

— Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of dilemmas

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The same storm would leave them in very different predicaments, with very different paths to recovery.

— Dylan Connor, The Conversation, 2 Nov. 2026
The relentless rain associated with Hurricane Isaias didn’t stop some hikers from venturing onto trails and greenways in North Carolina, leading to life-threatening predicaments, officials say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of predicaments

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But Colasante kept targeting him, and eventually the short passing game opened up some big holes for junior running back Jayke Collins, who rushed 20 times for 198 yards, including touchdown runs of 55 yards and 20 yards.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
The common octopus is a generalist predator in coastal waters, particularly around rocky shores, where there are many holes to squeeze through, Kuba said.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of holes

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Hilly woods or swamps with lots of folds, ditches, and creeks are best for ground hunting.

— Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Staying safe from alligators in Florida Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida's 67 counties.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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