difficult situation

Example Sentences

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“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

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

Draper admitted it was a difficult situation for the umpire, but thought Medvedev had "played the rules quite well" and did not believe his gesture had been enough to distract him.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank was in ‘a difficult situation.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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