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

He couldn’t, giving up two runs after a Max Muncy throwing error put him in a jam.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

But Dodo soon ends up in a jam that only the entire community, working together, can fix.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 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