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How to Pronounce quagmire?

Correct pronunciation for the word "quagmire" is [kwˈaɡma͡ɪ͡ə], [kwˈaɡma‍ɪ‍ə], [k_w_ˈa_ɡ_m_aɪə].

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"Quagmire" in context

Quagmire is an expression that refers to a complex and often difficult situation from which it is hard to extricate oneself. This is usually due to a combination of entangling factors and uncertainties about what the best course of action should be. Quagmires don't just apply to physical entrapments; this word is also used to explain an emotionally difficult situation or predicament that involves moral questions. For example, a person navigating a legal quagmire may be embroiled in a struggle not just of laws but also of morality. Quagmires are often sticky and uncertain situations. They require patience, thought and creativity in order to overcome.

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