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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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"This is a government which has been in a very delicate situation for some time now," said Orriols.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Stewart almost made the situation worse with a wild throw to second, but Dean Carpentier was thrown out trying to reach third on the poor throw to second.

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

A problem looms: Under U.N. rules, members lose voting rights in the General Assembly once their arrears top two years of assessed dues, a situation the U.S. could face as early as 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

When she caught sight of Duane and his musk ox companion, she declared aloud her woeful situation.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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