lodged
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of lodged
First recorded in 1570–80; lodge + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Lodged in the city’s bureaucracy all these years, Beautiful Crescent is a testament to the reach of history curricula beyond schoolhouse walls.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2022
Lodged in an extensively used utility called Log4j, the flaw lets internet-based attackers easily seize control of everything from industrial control systems to web servers and consumer electronics.
From Fox News • Dec. 15, 2021
Lodged in his neck was a lump that, at the time, didn’t seem too concerning.
From Washington Post • Aug. 21, 2020
Lodged in the ground floor of a new building, it’s got a spare, shipshape look, with a tidy open-air kitchen; Edison bulbs hang from ropes like jaunty, nautical good ideas.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2016
Lodged in the corner was a small stove surrounded by a couple of pots and dirty tins.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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