salt mine

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A mine where salt is extracted.

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  • The ancient Romans operated several salt mines across their empire.
  • Modern salt mines use advanced machinery for extraction and processing.
  • The Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination.
  • After working 12 hours, he felt his office was nothing but a salt mine.
  • This project has turned into a real salt mine; we're working weekends and late nights.
  • She often jokes that her accounting job is a salt mine due to the endless paperwork.
  • Geologists discovered a vast underground salt mine capable of supplying the region for centuries.
  • I've been in the salt mine all day, just trying to meet these deadlines.
  • The environmental impact of a large salt mine needs careful assessment.
  • For some, starting a new business can feel like entering a salt mine with all the challenges.