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As they discussed situational hitting, Roberts wanted to encourage them rather than “get on them.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

"New Zealand officials are in close contact with Australian counterparts and maintaining situational awareness of these vessels," said the document obtained by AFP under freedom of information laws.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

For Croatia's second goal, however, this situational back five was disrupted, likely because England's players were too reactive to the movement of individual opposition players.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

“We were very explicit that that was a one-time situational returning member program, and I stand by that.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

The long list of situational phobias includes the fears of being bound, beaten, locked into an enclosed area, and smeared with human waste.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris



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