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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

“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

But when he became acting chairman, he faced a difficult situation: the tricky processes to ensure total family control over Samsung weren't quite finished.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

In some thick grass at the edge of the path, the hare sat watching the difficult situation that was now developing.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith




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