land mine

Frequency: 9.025.6 per million words

an explosive device hidden in or on the ground

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Examples (10)

  • The villagers were warned about unexploded land mines in the area.
  • Clearing land mines is a dangerous but essential task after conflict.
  • Many innocent civilians are injured or killed by hidden land mines each year.
  • The peace treaty included provisions for the removal of all land mines.
  • Specialized dogs are trained to detect land mines safely.
  • An international campaign seeks to ban the use of land mines worldwide.
  • His leg was severely injured after stepping on a land mine during the war.
  • Engineers developed new technologies for detecting and disarming land mines.
  • The presence of land mines prevents farmers from cultivating their fields.
  • She dedicated her life to raising awareness about the devastating impact of land mines.