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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cornered
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Probably her most famous photo, an only-in-New-York moment, depicts a heavily garbed Hasidic Jew who has somehow wandered onto a nudist beach at Jacob Riis Park, in Queens, only to be accosted by a stark-naked posing bodybuilder.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025 -
Three snaps into his outing, when an Eagles safety banged him a moment after an incompletion, Kelce whirled in anger and accosted him.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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When confronted with the allegations, Lopez-Robles declined a police interview, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The sergeant confronted and then chased the suspect on foot.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Overcome the common fears Fear of failure or feeling too old to start a new business can prevent you from moving forward, but many successful entrepreneurs faced these same fears and still managed to build businesses that thrive.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Honor the men who faced, fought and won this momentous battle.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Later, the government detained locals who dared to publicly criticize the corruption.—
Loubna Mrie,
The Atlantic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Morrison dared to write aloud for Black folks what many discussed in private at dinner tables and on front porches.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Cornered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cornered. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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