Definition:
A quagmire is a wet, unstable patch of earth that grips whatever enters it. Footing becomes uncertain, and each attempt to move can sink one deeper. The word extends to situations that feel similarly tangled or difficult to navigate. Its imagery suggests being held in place by forces just below the surface. Quagmires test patience, caution, and persistence.
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