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Democrats want their constituents to put all of our hopes in big government programs that will eventually ensnare Americans 'freedoms.— The Reality Check
Since this happens to be my situation I turned my attention to my 19 year old niece and set a trap to ensnare her.— 1870 pearl ~ My Life in Stitches
After that, the charges came on criminal contempt because of the-especially of the efforts of a very vindictive and politically motivated prosecutor here in Virginia who is trying to basically ensnare my father in a new trial.— Democracy Now!
Suppose there is a single Secret Service agent on the edge of the pond, armed with a small net to ensnare the swimming rabbit as it approaches the edge.— TierneyLab

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