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difficult situation

NOUN
touchy situation
Synonyms


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“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

“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

It's such a difficult situation before you take the second one, because there are so many things going through your mind.

From BBC Jun. 20, 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

“How I put my family in a difficult situation and hadn’t wanted to admit that.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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