difficult situation

Example Sentences

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“We are in an incredibly difficult situation as a planet right now,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"That was his wish, to create good relationships between all peoples, all religions, and especially in favour of children who have a very, very difficult situation."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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

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

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