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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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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

"Nothing indicates that lowering the age to 14 will turn the situation around," secretary general Maria Frisk said in a statement.

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

“Yesterday we had a situation at the teatime fashion parade. One of our models arrived late and thus caused a great disruption in the presentation.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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