quicksand

Example Sentences

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That early access gave Xi a front-row seat to the raw mechanics of military power—and taught him that the commander who doesn’t fully control the generals is a leader standing on quicksand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

For the next eight years, as if submerging into quicksand, I sank deeper into debt.

From Salon • May 11, 2025

So I know all too well that the hype is built on quicksand — specifically, a seven-decade history of failure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

Newcastle could, and should, have added more as they simply over-powered a Liverpool team who looked like they were running in quicksand, this loss compounding the midweek Champions League exit against PSG on penalties.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

The floor beneath him gave way, and Nathan fell down into what seemed like quicksand.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young