tinderboxes

noun

Definition of tinderboxesnext
plural of tinderbox
1
as in volcanoes
a potentially explosive place or situation officials sought to calm the situation, which had grown into a tinderbox

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2
as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action while the country's prime minister was meeting with the U.S. president, a political tinderbox was igniting at home

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  1. volcanoes
  2. crises
  3. crossroads
Noun
  • Water vapor released by volcanoes eventually condensed and fell as rain, contributing to our oceans.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the most active volcanoes are shown with red triangles.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of volcanoes
Noun
  • As Natalia explains, the film isn’t just about documenting these crises.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Being proactive about these matters enables companies to insulate themselves from potential crises and put in place strategies to win in the years ahead.
    Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of crises
Noun
  • The United States stands at a crossroads.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of crossroads
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