Dragnet example sentences

drag·net

noun

dragnet (noun) · dragnets (plural noun)

  - a net drawn through a river or across ground to trap fish or game.

  - a systematic search for someone or something, especially criminals or criminal activity:

"Dragnet" Example Sentences

1. The police launched a massive dragnet to catch the escaped convict.
2. His life felt like a dragnet, constantly ensnaring him in unexpected problems.
3. The dragnet operation spanned three states.
4. Rumors spread like wildfire through the dragnet of gossip.
5. She felt caught in a dragnet of societal expectations.
6. The dragnet closed in, leaving nowhere for the criminals to hide.
7. His career was a dragnet of successes and failures.
8. The detective meticulously worked his way through the dragnet of clues.
9. A vast dragnet was deployed to find the missing child.
10. It was a dragnet of unprecedented scale.
11. The dragnet eventually ensnared the prime suspect.
12. After a week-long dragnet, they finally made an arrest.
13. The dragnet proved ineffective in this case.
14. This dragnet is going to be very costly.
15. News of the dragnet spread fear throughout the community.
16. He felt trapped in a dragnet of his own making.
17. The dragnet was a complex operation involving numerous agencies.
18. A wide-ranging dragnet was put in place across the city.
19. The dragnet yielded several arrests.
20. This seemingly simple crime triggered a massive dragnet.
21. Despite the dragnet, he managed to evade capture.
22. The dragnet left the city on edge.
23. They set up a dragnet around the suspect's known haunts.
24. The dragnet was coordinated by the FBI.
25. The efficiency of the dragnet impressed even the skeptics.
26. The dragnet, while extensive, failed to produce results.
27. He likened the bureaucracy to a relentless dragnet.
28. This new information broadened the scope of the dragnet.
29. The dragnet will continue until the perpetrators are apprehended.
30. The dragnet was a necessary evil.
31. With the dragnet in full swing, the city held its breath.
32. The successful dragnet restored faith in law enforcement.
33. They deployed a sophisticated dragnet to track the suspect's movements.
34. The cost of the dragnet was staggering.
35. The dragnet was ultimately unsuccessful.
36. News of the impending dragnet spread panic among the criminals.
37. It was a large-scale dragnet involving various law enforcement agencies.
38. The dragnet focused on a specific geographic area.
39. This dragnet is an example of good police work.
40. The failure of the dragnet sparked public outrage.
41. The dragnet caused significant disruption to daily life.
42. Despite the intense dragnet, the fugitive remained elusive.
43. The dragnet was a coordinated effort.
44. The dragnet involved extensive use of surveillance technology.
45. Rumors of a secret dragnet circulated among the suspects.
46. The dragnet proved to be a valuable tool in the investigation.
47. A national dragnet was initiated to hunt down the terrorist group.
48. The unfolding dragnet captivated the nation's attention.
49. He escaped the dragnet by a hair's breadth.
50. The aftermath of the dragnet left many questions unanswered.

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