situational

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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

It will use AI to “streamline data synthesis, elevate situational understanding, and augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments.”

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

To unravel the innovative winning streak of the Labs, start by looking at what might be called its situational advantages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

“With Exo onboard, Anduril will ensure that our warfighters have the tools required to maintain comprehensive situational awareness of the space domain, delivering a decisive advantage to counter rapidly-evolving threats,” the statement read.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 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