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difficult situation

NOUN
touchy situation
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The affidavit noted he is a legal Indian immigrant with a home and bank accounts in that country, has access to private jets and threatened to “run away” if caught in a difficult situation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

That would worsen the already difficult situation many European countries find themselves in concerning budget deficits and debt, with their capacity to borrow constrained.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

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

On the bicycle ride, Beatrice shared enough bits and pieces of her family’s story with Roy that he understood the difficult situation.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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