predicament

Example Sentences

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In both films, Byrne plays a down-on-her-luck mother trying to make the best of an impossible predicament, rallying against systemic failure while fighting to keep her head above water.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

He’s merely one of 347 biologists that Eva assigned to solve the case, so he’s confounded to be in this lonely predicament.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Van de Ven said suggestions that Spurs players are not bothered by their predicament "brings so much more trouble" because supporters are "starting to believe" them.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The last line in your letter sums up the predicament you’re in.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Her hands trembled and her heartbeat quickened, for she was frightened, not so much of the wolves, who were shy and many harpoon-shots away, but because of her desperate predicament.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George