death trap

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  • The old, abandoned factory was a complete death trap for anyone who dared to enter.
  • Many people consider that ancient roller coaster to be a death trap.
  • The dilapidated bridge had become a death trap for unsuspecting commuters.
  • After the earthquake, the damaged buildings were deemed death traps.
  • He warned them that driving too fast on the icy roads was a death trap.
  • This old car is a death trap; we should really get a new one.
  • The fire marshal declared the nightclub a death trap due to insufficient exits.
  • Critics called the new safety regulations insufficient, labeling the mine a potential death trap.
  • Navigating the dense jungle without a guide could easily become a death trap.
  • The government was criticized for allowing slum housing to become death traps for residents.