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Quagmire
01
a soft, muddy area of land that is difficult to traverse or escape
Examples
Hikers found themselves stuck in a quagmire of mud after heavy rainfall flooded the trail.
The farmer 's tractor became mired in the quagmire of the field, unable to move forward.
02
a complex, difficult, or hazardous situation
Examples
The political debate quickly devolved into a quagmire of conflicting opinions and personal attacks.
After investing in the failing company, he found himself in a financial quagmire, unable to recover his losses.
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