wedged
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of wedged
Example Sentences
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For the character he plays, the celebrated children’s book author Roald Dahl, is the kind of guy you would flee from at a party should you find yourself wedged in a corner with him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
As before, the entrance was barricaded - this time with bed slats wedged against the stairs to the first-floor property.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
The tiny Himalayan kingdom wedged between India and China, noted for scenic natural beauty and ancient Buddhist culture, has improved flight connections recently.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
A 550-pound male black bear wedged itself into the crawl space underneath an Altadena home just after Thanksgiving.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026
Frabwick stood and the chair came with him, wedged onto his backside.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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