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rattraps

noun

plural of rattrap

as in dilemmas

a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape although the military invasion had been a breeze, the nation soon found itself caught in a rattrap with no clear escape route

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UAVs can extend reach, generate mass, create dilemmas, and impose costs.

— David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.

— Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

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Florida alligator safety Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for centuries and are found in all of Florida's 67 counties.

— Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 29 June 2026
For millions of years between 350 and 280 million years ago (about 30 million years before the first dinosaurs), these croc-like animals ruled the rivers, swamps, and lakes of the ancient world.

— Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 18 June 2026

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