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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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That is another sub-plot to the selection situation, and there is no obvious answer to who will get the nod.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In the meantime, Smith could catch in an emergency situation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That’s a difficult situation to be in when prices are increasing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Anselme Shima, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and who has lived in Northern Ireland since 2013, called the situation "terrifying".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It surprised me that with everything going on during Jessica’s first week at St. Catherine’s, I hadn’t even thought of that part of the situation.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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