dangerous waters

noun

: a difficult or complicated situation
We are entering into dangerous waters whenever we discuss religion in public.

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In the sequel, Moana receives a surprise call to action from her ancestors and wades into dangerous waters with a new crew and fresh songs from Grammy Award winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2024 Some flood warnings also were in place for Florida, as well as a hazardous weather outlook and rip current statements for the eastern part of the state warning of dangerous waters. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 The live-action show, which targets 8 – 12 year olds, tells the story of Lady Grace Cavendish, a female teenage detective working as a private spy for Queen Elizabeth I and navigating the dangerous waters of royal politics in an English court full of plots, threats and mystery. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 In Arizona, La Llorona’s legend resonates particularly strongly with Hispanic communities, where the tale is told to warn children to stay away from dangerous waters and to respect the power of the unknown. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024 Residents fill sandbags Tuesday in Orange County, Fla.Ronaldo Silva / NurPhoto via Getty Images Castor urged her constituents to evacuate inland and flee from dangerous waters. David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024 These winds can lead to what's called a fetch, which can create dangerous waters. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2024 Occasionally, however, Hollywood ventured out ahead of the wave and into dangerous waters. Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024 This is a true example of a nation treading in dangerous waters. Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2024

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“Dangerous waters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dangerous%20waters. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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