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as in entanglement
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as in arrest
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Recent Examples of entrapment
Themes of entrapment, unrequited love and loss penetrate the screen, with Lachman conveying the narrative through a bespoke aesthetic captured on different celluloid formats.
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Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The truck had suddenly turned right, crossing the road's bike path and forcing Adam's entrapment under its chassis.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The man, who was not identified, was seriously injured by the collapse and entrapment.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024
This is believed to also address the risk of suffocation and entrapment.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
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Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The truck had suddenly turned right, crossing the road's bike path and forcing Adam's entrapment under its chassis.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The man, who was not identified, was seriously injured by the collapse and entrapment.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 4 Nov. 2024
This is believed to also address the risk of suffocation and entrapment.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrapment
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Although these deals may be legal, the extent of family entanglements at Super Micro could create conflicts of interest, and signal weak corporate governance.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then on March 14, a total lunar eclipse in Virgo will shake up your eighth house of mergers, joint ventures and shared resources, urging you to release emotional baggage or financial entanglements that no longer serve you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump claimed Saturday that arrests along the United States' border with Mexico hit a record low of just over 8,300 in February, but official data is yet to be released.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Justice has said the pipe bomber case remains unsolved and there is a $500,000 reward for information leading to the perpetrator's arrest and conviction.—
Nick McMillan,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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Errors during data capture are not just carried forward; they are amplified by AI, leading to flawed insights and decisions.—
Amy Gu,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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What Black in Fashion captures is the spirit of resilience that WWD documented as the American textile industry was growing decades ago.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Los Angeles fires and recovery Malibu businesses are struggling in the aftermath of fire and continuing restrictions along Pacific Coast Highway.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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In fact, several places have issued stern warnings to partiers and restrictions this year.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Entrapment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrapment. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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