cornered
Americanadjective
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having corners (usually used in combination).
a six-cornered room.
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having a given number of positions; sided (usually used in combination).
a four-cornered debate.
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forced into an awkward, embarrassing, or inescapable position.
a cornered debater; a cornered fox.
Other Word Forms
- uncornered adjective
Etymology
Origin of cornered
Example Sentences
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After authorities cornered the mountain lion in a tight area between two apartment buildings, the operation to remove it became a spectacle, with neighbors watching from windows and balconies, the outlet reported.
From Los Angeles Times
“Those pups nearly lost the first piece of prey we’ve had cornered.”
From Literature
Mr. Kellerman tries to put his hands on my shoulders…and my inner cornered badger lashes out.
From Literature
"Overall we are seeing a European Union that has been cornered," said Li Shuo, from the Asia Society, a long-time observer of climate politics.
From BBC
Dusty is played by Josh O’Connor, who lately has cornered the market on sensitive, passive outsiders.
From Los Angeles Times
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