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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

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

While the flood doesn’t support the narrative of the book, it was, I believe, a pivotal influence in the present state of affairs.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2018

"Don't you entirely agree with my friend in this?" inquired the doctor, "I mean in relation to not blaming yourself for the present state of affairs."

From The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence by Sue, Eug?ne