situation
Example Sentences
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Most people recognize the familiar situation at a restaurant or dinner party when one plate arrives early and the person served hesitates to start eating.
From Science Daily
In response to a question about advice for Chinese citizens travelling to Iran for tourism, Mao said Beijing was "closely monitoring the development of the situation".
From Barron's
She said the "heart-breaking situation" highlighted the need for greater national specialist provision.
From BBC
That said, he expects some behind-the-scenes conversations between Chinese and U.S. counterparts over the next 24 to 48 hours that could defuse the situation.
From Barron's
That said, he expects some behind-the-scenes conversations between Chinese and U.S. counterparts over the next 24 to 48 hours that could defuse the situation.
From Barron's
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