claustrophobic
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The world beyond this claustrophobic den of tension and turmoil becomes irrelevant.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
I remember worrying about getting claustrophobic in the machine; that was what I considered a major medical issue.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
“Amongst Women” depicts this claustrophobic domain in restrained prose that is infused with tension when Moran marries again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
But the only time I felt claustrophobic was in the lazy river.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
Rhys puts his arm around me, pulling me close, but despite being outside, the air around us feels thick and tight, almost claustrophobic.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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