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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In a Facebook post, the National Institute for Emergency Medicine in Thailand said around 320 workers were on the site at the time of the collapse and 20 are trapped in the lift shafts.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
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These are some signs that you’re trapped in a cycle of too much hustle and stress.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But when he gets tangled up in a high-stakes money laundering scandal, his family’s entire legacy is at risk.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some 30 feet ahead, a dark silhouette materialized between the vines and tangled undergrowth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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After rice is tender, increase oven temperature to broil.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Flip the slices over, and continue broiling for another 3 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown and soft.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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South Korean A-list actor Kim Soo-hyun has been embroiled in controversy over his past relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron, who died in an apparent suicide in February.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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For the past year and a half, the family has been embroiled in a legal battle with Aledo ISD.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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