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present state of affairs



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The photo by Robert Gauthier of Anthony Davis lying on the floor and peeking out speaks volumes regarding the Lakers’ present state of affairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2022

“Regarding the contention raised on behalf of the petitioners about the present state of affairs in Myanmar, we have to state that we cannot comment upon something happening in another country,” he added.

From Reuters • Apr. 8, 2021

The back half of this season of "The Good Fight" may be delayed, but this script and others that came before it were written long before our messy present state of affairs.

From Salon • May 14, 2020

The panel members also voiced criticism that “it is problematic in that the present state of affairs cannot be inspected.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2018

The present state of affairs that is now confronting the public has become what it now is because the citizens are not public spirited.

From Business English A Practice Book by Buhlig, Rose




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