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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At the landfill site dozens of rescuers scrambled overnight in search of people trapped.—
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How much is a trapping license in Kentucky?—
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Crowded roots may also be tightly packed and tangled, causing the plant to begin to push out of its pot.—
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Washington and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez get their feet tangled up and both went to the ground.—
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This matching set of baking dishes includes a large size that's great for making desserts and casseroles, roasting vegetables, marinating meats, broiling fish, and more, and a smaller one for breading and prep work.—
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Shucked oysters should be boiled, broiled or fried for at least three minutes.—
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Dulos and Farber Dulos were embroiled in a contentious divorce and a custody battle over their five children at the time.—
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South Africa — which is embroiled in a protracted dispute with the US over Pretoria’s Black empowerment laws, among other issues — went further, calling Washington’s move a violation of the UN Charter.—
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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