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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Marlow Stern, Variety, 3 June 2026
Mercury’s clash with Neptune makes communication a minefield.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Both Russia and Ukraine have used drones to remotely seed minefields for years.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Fellow top pitcher Jack Gasse and a balanced lineup will be vital in their success, but the entire bracket is a minefield.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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“Minefield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minefield. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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