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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

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

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2026

Last week, before Iran and the US agreed to a two-week ceasefire and face-to-face negotiations, Trump had found himself in a difficult situation.

From BBC Apr. 12, 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

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

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




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