quicksand

Example Sentences

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These occur when snow around trees creates a hidden hole that can suck a snowboarder in as if it were quicksand.

From Seattle Times

But it’s also undeniable that, in a previous era, a similar onslaught of prep recruiting misses could land a program neck-deep in a consuming quicksand.

From Seattle Times

This is Pelosi in her newest chapter, living her best life without the stresses of having to steer congressional Democrats past political pitfalls and through policy quicksand.

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Stinson, 52, went to save the stranded cat, only to quickly need rescuing himself, as quicksand along the river quickly sucked him down.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to the T. rexes and other saurian menaces, he faces quicksand, large bugs, falling rocks, malfunctioning equipment and the withering judgment of a 9-year-old girl.

From New York Times