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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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In such a situation, Waller said he would be “more inclined to support the labor market later this year when the outlook is more steady.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Declaring that the "Hormuz Strait situation is over", he added that he had received a call from Nato offering help.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

On Friday, Al-Jadaan welcomed reports of the reopening of peace talks but stressed the fragility of the situation.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Navy released an advisory Friday adding that the munitions situation is “not fully understood,” meaning that boats should “consider avoidance of that area” for now.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

To ignore the situation for fear of being disappointed?

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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