minefield
noun
mine·field
ˈmīn-ˌfēld 
1
: an area (as of water or land) set with mines
2
: something resembling a minefield especially in having many dangers or requiring extreme caution
a political minefield
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This issue is a political minefield.
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These events can be a minefield of potential missteps that could have lasting consequences on your career and workplace relationships.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
While Republicans are expressing optimism about legislating in the slim majority, some minefields are ahead as the party, led by Trump, eyes an ambitious agenda for the 119th Congress — headlined by tax reform.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Advertisement This year’s holiday season is sure to be a MAGA minefield for Latinx people who voted blue in this election and have to pass the potatoes to their Trump-loving relative, especially considering Latinx voters shifted right this time around and may be more emboldened than ever before.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Ever feel like navigating the internet is like walking through a digital minefield?
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
While Republicans are expressing optimism about legislating in the slim majority, some minefields are ahead as the party, led by Trump, eyes an ambitious agenda for the 119th Congress — headlined by tax reform.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
Advertisement This year’s holiday season is sure to be a MAGA minefield for Latinx people who voted blue in this election and have to pass the potatoes to their Trump-loving relative, especially considering Latinx voters shifted right this time around and may be more emboldened than ever before.
—Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
Ever feel like navigating the internet is like walking through a digital minefield?
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Minefield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minefield. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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