sticky situation
Example Sentences
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That situation -- high inflation and inconsistent job growth -- has left the Fed in a potentially sticky situation of having to choose between its mandates.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
If the game grinds to a halt, there are "helper cards" that get players out of a sticky situation.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2024
“I just see how this could turn into a real, real sticky situation for a lot of young people,” Rep. Ford Carr, another Wichita Democrat, said during his debate.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024
Less than half a mile from the La Brea Tar Pits, a block of L.A. residents has been caught in a sticky situation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
“This is a sticky situation, Roy. I know how upset and frustrated you must feel, but I’ve got to remind you that students aren’t supposed to leave school property.”
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
