as in to trap
to place in conflict or difficulties
we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late
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Replace pet bowls as needed: Scratches or cracks in bowls can trap bacteria and be impossible to clean, whether in the dishwasher or by hand.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025 -
The fourth person was reportedly trapped in one of the vehicles and had to be cut out.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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The revelations further tangle the sequence of events leading to the death of the 26-year-old Lopez.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Prepare oven: Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil with oven rack 6-inches away from heat source.—
Melissa Gray,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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Cook wisely: Grilling, baking, broiling, or steaming meat are healthier cooking methods that help reduce excess fat compared to frying.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
17 Feb. 2025
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Much has been made of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud of 2024, and Xzibit has chimed in with some thoughts on the historic battle, as well as what’s fair when embroiled in a rap beef.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since then, though, he has been embroiled in some strange controversies, such as a bizarre performance pretending to be a Jamaican man on Saturday Night Live.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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