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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

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

“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

“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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