predicament
Example Sentences
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It’s the kind of reaction that perfectly showcases Demie’s predicament in playing Maddy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Their fate isn’t nearly as interesting as their predicament.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
This is the peculiar predicament of Homo sapiens.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Punch's predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“We’ll just wait for nature. She put us in this predicament and will help get us out. No use shouting at the rain. No one was hurt.”
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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