Sentence examples for trapping them in from inspiring English sources

American officials said that insurgents had prevented civilians from fleeing, trapping them in the area.

Fairness means supporting people out of poverty, not trapping them in dependency.

Catching the fish up north is cheaper and less disruptive to ocean ecosystems than trapping them in the tropics.

Their first production was set in a Canadian reformatory; it involved fingerprinting the audience and trapping them in small spaces.

The investigation reveals that: ■ Companies are withholding the passports of migrant workers, trapping them in the UAE.

Banning it made it hard for many foreign holders to sell their Malaysian shares, trapping them in the market.

Rebels say they have nearly closed the Ukrainians' only exit route and are trapping them in a "cauldron".

Before he could decide whether to withdraw, Kerrey writes, "someone shot at us from the direction of the women and children, trapping them in a crossfire.

"Before we could make the decision, someone shot at us from the direction of the women and children, trapping them in a crossfire.

They managed to drive about half a block before the floodwaters halted their journey and trapped them in their vehicle.

As Lou leaves he reminds them to lock up; it's hard to escape the feeling that he might have trapped them in.