A "morass" (muh-RAS) – from the Dutch for "marsh" – is a bog, an area of low, soft, soggy ground. We also use the word to refer to something that hinders, engulfs, or overwhelms.
Example (as used by Terry Brock today): "In the midst of the abysmal pre-election morass, you and I can learn a lot to grow our businesses."
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