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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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“This situation is specific to this individual franchisee’s financial and business circumstances,” said the spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The situation, however, is also playing out in the wake of a dramatic pullback in public health investments from the U.S. government, especially in areas relevant to foreign aid.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

But Ottolenghi, who has 11 restaurants, cafes and delis, described the situation was "crippling" - not just for his own business, but for others running bakeries, cafes, and pubs.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Mr. Stratton’s tenant with two dogs presents a snowballing situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Guilt rises in me hard and fast and I feel my head bobbing up and down reflexively, trying to diffuse a situation that’s going downhill fast.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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