situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

place of activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

position

STRONG

bearings direction footing latitude locale locality location locus longitude post seat setting site spot stage station whereabouts

WEAK

where

NOUN

circumstances, status

Synonyms

STRONGEST

case condition place plight position scene

STRONG

ballgame bargain capacity character footing mode picture posture rank sphere stage standing standpoint state station

WEAK

how things stack up like it is size of it state of affairs status quo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unemployment

NOUN

employment status

Synonyms

STRONGEST

job place position trade

STRONG

appointment berth billet capacity connection employment engagement hire office placement post profession spot

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fun unemployment

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“People are looking for ways to feel like they have some agency over this situation,” said Moran.

From The Wall Street Journal

He helped trace the route of the spillage last week and has been following the situation closely.

From BBC

An oversight board will now consider the situation, the spokeswoman added, and the chief statistician will provide an update in due course.

From BBC

"We are not celebrating... I have two daughters who are unwell because of the severity of the situation," she said.

From Barron's

Even after reaching the relative tranquillity of central Sri Lanka, Brook fielded questions about the ongoing situation regarding Pakistan players' involvement in The Hundred.

From BBC

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