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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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"Things are a bit uncertain in parliament, and that is why we have decided to act responsibly in this situation by making the decision this morning to withdraw this bill," Strommer told reporters.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Governor Andrew Bailey said the Bank would "continue to monitor the situation and its impact on the UK economy very closely".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Not every situation is life-threatening, but most that Klugo encountered in school required self-advocacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Depending on the situation, the material can bend, buckle, or stiffen in different ways, all without electronics, sensors, or active control systems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

He isn’t going to give this stranger all his money, not when he is in such a perilous situation himself!

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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