situation
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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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Vocabulary lists containing situation
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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