situation
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"Our government has taken this situation very seriously, and we are working hard to understand the causes and working to contain the situation," NT Health Minister Steve Edgington said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Worries about the U.S. fiscal situation abound, while big U.S. companies just reported their strongest earnings growth in years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
I wonder how many people hide their true financial situation from everyone except their immediate family.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Firefighters were able to get a better handle on the situation after two overnight reconnaissance missions into the 15-acre manufacturing complex on the 12000 block of Western Avenue in Garden Grove.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Rowdy didn’t help the situation in the least.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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Vocabulary lists containing situation
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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