difficult situation

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That’s a difficult situation to be in when prices are increasing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Last week, before Iran and the US agreed to a two-week ceasefire and face-to-face negotiations, Trump had found himself in a difficult situation.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“We recognize this has been a complex and, at times, difficult situation for members of our campus community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The IMF chief said financial policymakers were in a difficult situation, having to choose between alleviating pain for citizens and possibly forcing central banks to then adopt restrictive monetary policy, delivering a demand shock.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Merlyn began to talk quickly, because he saw that it was a difficult situation.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White