difficult situation

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The IMF chief said financial policymakers were in a difficult situation, having to choose between alleviating pain for citizens and possibly forcing central banks to then adopt restrictive monetary policy, delivering a demand shock.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

This is a difficult situation to be in, because it’s hard to say no to someone you care about.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Sir Chris said the Tour de 4 charity event had given him "something positive to find in a really difficult situation and try to make the best of it".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank was in ‘a difficult situation.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

We turn to music to feel better, relieve anxiety, overcome a difficult situation, find calm and peace, or feel empowered and fearless.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin