predicament
Example Sentences
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Cadwalladr read part of a letter from Wynn-Williams' lawyer, explaining their understanding of her legal predicament.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
This is the peculiar predicament of Homo sapiens.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Punch's predicament sparked huge interest online, spawning a devoted fanbase under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“Salieri’s predicament is awful,” Bettany says, speaking separately over Zoom from New York City.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
She had climbed to the summit of Everest with Hall in 1993, and she entertained no illusions about the gravity of her husband’s predicament.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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