in a jam
Example Sentences
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Brunson embodies Knicks fans as they see themselves: confident, gritty, crafty, a tad disrespected, good in a jam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 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
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
“You’ve got to depend on those guys. It’s the thin blue line. When you get out there and get in a jam, you’ve got nobody else to help you but other cops.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2023
"Say," he said, "go up and see Cohn. He's been in a jam, and he's asking for you."
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
