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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They are trapped inside Lumon's offices, doomed to work on a dull yet mysterious project, never to see the light of day—until, late in the show's first season, the workers decide to rebel.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
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The miners trapped in the Stilfontein mineshaft were reportedly facing shortages of food, water and other essentials after police blocked off the entrances used to deliver supplies underground.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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And despite having never met, Carter and King would spend more than half a century tangled in a dance that would forever shape the legacy of the other.—
Katherine Fung,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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With app control, voice assistant compatibility, and a multi-directional, all-rubber brush that resists tangling, the Q5 Pro is built to ensures a thorough and seamless cleaning experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
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For a browner crust, broil the scamp for 1-2 minutes before serving.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2025
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Return it to the oven one more time, and broil 2 minutes more.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2024
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China is also seen as a key backer of Myanmar’s junta, which is embroiled in a civil war.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
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Polis also acknowledged a coming legislative fight that his office is already embroiled in: Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday to reform a provision of Colorado’s labor law that doesn’t exist in any other state, requiring a second union election related to dues.—
Nick Coltrain,
The Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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