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Quagmire

Definition

(formal) A complex or precarious situation from which it is difficult to extricate oneself; a state of confusion, uncertainty, or moral ambiguity that seems impossible to resolve. Typically collocates with 'become/become stuck in a quagmire', 'dragged into a quagmire', or 'avoid a quagmire'.

Example Sentences

1The company's financial troubles had become a quagmire, with debts mounting and investors losing confidence.
2Does the government's decision to intervene in the conflict risk dragging the entire region into a quagmire of violence and instability?
3The politician's attempt to clarify her stance on the issue only seemed to deepen the quagmire of controversy surrounding her campaign.
4To avoid a quagmire of bureaucratic red tape, the startup decided to outsource its operations to a more business-friendly jurisdiction.
5There is a growing concern that the country's reliance on fossil fuels is creating a quagmire of environmental and economic problems that will be difficult to resolve in the coming decades.

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