situation
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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
It expected the situation "to deteriorate further" and "become unmanageable" as passenger volumes increased towards the summer peak.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Mr. Stratton’s tenant with two dogs presents a snowballing situation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“When people find themselves in a dangerous situation, they often do one of those. It’s automatic. Your brain goes into self-preservation mode and you don’t make logical decisions.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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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