situation
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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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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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