situation

Example Sentences

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“However, due to heightened uncertainty about the Middle East situation, the outlook for business conditions is expected to deteriorate, making the timing of subsequent rate hikes difficult to predict,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Australians can help the situation by switching to taking the train, bus or tram to work, he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He said the situation was extremely frustrating but he was hopeful that there may be a paramedic job available for him in Canada.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“But also, I just wish people would calm down ... try to talk to us, try to engage with us and help de-escalate the situation, instead of making it worse.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

When she caught sight of Duane and his musk ox companion, she declared aloud her woeful situation.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el