precarious

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The inquiry's report says this meant the NHS entered the pandemic with not enough beds or staff - a "precarious position" to be in.

From BBC

"The news of its sale came as a cautionary tale of how precarious the Wordsworths' heritage in the Lake District has become," he said.

From BBC

The perception that a tighter policy stance remains on the table during what feels like a precarious period for the global economy likely pushed investors to sell on Wednesday, McElligott said in written commentary.

From MarketWatch

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

From MarketWatch

That’s a precarious model if middle-class Americans have to tighten their purse strings.

From MarketWatch