awkward situation
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This year’s race at Ferrari’s home in Monza could present an awkward situation for Italian F1 devotees: Ferrari or Kimi?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The dispute between the government and Anthropic has put Palantir in an awkward situation.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
It’s an awkward situation that many who work in the entertainment industry will recognize — but it’s also a humorous truth, the kind that underscores all of Baumbach’s films.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
The 37-year-old added that it "was a very awkward situation for me".
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025
Each step groaned and creaked under his weight; he might’ve stopped for fear of falling through the old wood if he weren’t leaving such an awkward situation below.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
