minefield

[mahyn-feeld]

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noun

Military, Naval.��an area of land or water throughout which explosive mines have been laid.
a situation fraught with potential problems or dangers.
Businesses face an ethical minefield when they operate internationally.

minefield

/ ˈ��ɪ��ˌ�ھ�ː�� /

noun

an area of ground or water containing explosive mines
a subject, situation, etc, beset with hidden problems

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Word History and Origins

Origin of minefield¹

First recorded in 1885–90; mine ² + field

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Example Sentences

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If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with minefields erupting in confusion, anxiety and repeated dismay, then let the body lead the way.

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She’s the daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates and a Stanford University graduate navigating the minefield of Silicon Valley fundraising.

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On Monday, Ukrainian forces fired missiles over the border and crossed minefields in special vehicles, according to the bloggers.

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The Lady was established in 1885 by Thomas Gibson Bowles, as a magazine for gentlewomen, a weekly guide to navigating the social minefield of well-to-do British life.

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It is a potential minefield for Micheál Martin and he will have to chose his words carefully.

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Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord minehunter

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