precarious position

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Then, he hit Zach Neto with a pitch, and after Neto stole second, the Dodgers found themselves in a precarious position with Mike Trout at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He acknowledged that Spirit’s business was in a precarious position after several years of the bigger airlines squeezing the company with their own “basic economy” options.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

"At home they have conceded 28 goals, only Wolves have conceded more. This is collectively poor and the manager is in a precarious position."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

That leaves U.S. stocks in a precarious position.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Funny, he knew Leon was in a precarious position and yet there was always the danger of underestimating him.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier