difficult situation
Example Sentences
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Save the Children said the Ebola outbreak is a "new massive crisis on top of an already difficult situation".
From BBC • May 19, 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
This is a difficult situation to be in, because it’s hard to say no to someone you care about.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 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
