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difficult situation

NOUN
touchy situation
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“We recognize this has been a complex and, at times, difficult situation for members of our campus community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

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

In some thick grass at the edge of the path, the hare sat watching the difficult situation that was now developing.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith




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