situation
Example Sentences
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The European Union did recently issue a statement calling the situation "dire" in East Jerusalem and in Silwan in particular.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Not every situation is life-threatening, but most that Klugo encountered in school required self-advocacy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Tehran's ally Russia echoed the sentiment, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying the escalation risked more "negative consequences for the situation in the region and the global economy".
From Barron's • 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
Ma, who had always been so deferential, so gentle, had found a way out of a bad situation and had executed it.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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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