as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
parents of teenagers never know when they might set off an emotional land mine
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Recent Examples of land mine
On Wednesday, the U.S. announced a 70th, $275 million military aid package would be sent to Ukraine, including a large supply of land mines.
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 21 Nov. 2024
On average, one person is killed or injured by land mines and other explosive ordnance every hour, according to UNICEF.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Jan. 2025
But this month is packed with potential land mines that can disrupt the stock market’s momentum.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
When Jordan sealed its border in 2016 after an ISIS attack killed six Jordanian soldiers, most of the Syrian civilians were trapped — unable to move forward or go back through roads controlled by the Syrian regime or even move through a desert laid with land mines.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 21 Nov. 2024
On average, one person is killed or injured by land mines and other explosive ordnance every hour, according to UNICEF.
—IEEE Spectrum, 8 Jan. 2025
But this month is packed with potential land mines that can disrupt the stock market’s momentum.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
When Jordan sealed its border in 2016 after an ISIS attack killed six Jordanian soldiers, most of the Syrian civilians were trapped — unable to move forward or go back through roads controlled by the Syrian regime or even move through a desert laid with land mines.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for land mine
Noun
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A little more than four hours in the air without a hitch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Ritz-Carlton spans 144 acres of property and went through its own massive renovation in 2021 ensuring that fan favorite events from poolside parties to the Grand Finale Dinner at Michelin starred Blue by Eric Ripert and more could continue without a hitch.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the risk of flogging whatever’s left of Secretariat, Clark is the WNBA’s horse whisperer.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Rise Of SaaS And IIoT Rising costs, including both supplies and labor, along with the constant risk of supply chain disruptions pressure manufacturers to improve efficiency and resilience.—
Ed Garibian,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Making your favorite sweaters, sweatshirts, and coats look brand new again is possible with a fabric shaver that wipes away snags in seconds.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2025
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The team’s historic start hit a major snag as injuries ravaged the program and forced the Horned Frogs to forfeit two Big 12 games.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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Jun-ho’s drone picks up on a door on the ground that turns out to be a booby trap that kills one person and injures another.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Trail cams may be easily spotted and removed – though the risk of booby traps can make this challenging – but they can quickly be replaced.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Land mine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land%20mine. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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