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difficult situation

NOUN
touchy situation
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“The very difficult situation of this government is that they are now trapped in an impossible situation,” said Pablo Simón, political scientist at Madrid’s Carlos III University.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

“In any case, these kinds of rumors/reports only highlight the very difficult situation Western carmakers are in,” AlphaValue said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 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

“I want to appreciate you ... for coming into a very difficult situation and stepping in and showing leadership,” Arias said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

He thought about the difficult situation Amanda now faced—poor, alone, and expecting a child.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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