in a jam
Example Sentences
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Discovery, Ellison picked up the phone and called a lawyer used to hearing from CEOs in a jam: Beth Wilkinson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
He’s concerned all the social-media talk about tax strikes will lead to some people getting in a jam because they didn’t understand the rules.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
After Yamamoto’s exit, Treinen immediately put himself in a jam.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2025
Washington’s relievers, however, have been much more inconsistent — with manager Dave Martinez lacking a surplus of reliable arms he can turn to in a jam.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
And thank goodness I’d read it because now I was in a jam and knew just what to do!
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
