situation
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She said a police officer unrelated to the case had been forced to relocate, warning that "misinformation and inflammatory commentary is making a dreadful situation even worse".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The rise in the price of fertilizer puts farmers “on the verge” of crisis, Arrington added, describing the situation as “tolerable” for one to two years but not sustainable.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The Congolese government, which recently announced the recovery of several patients, has in recent days launched a major communication campaign to assure the public that "the situation is under control".
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“For us, it’s all about diversifying water supply, being more climate resilient and not being in a situation where drought is going to have such a severe impact on our customers,” Pedersen said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
It surprised me that with everything going on during Jessica’s first week at St. Catherine’s, I hadn’t even thought of that part of the situation.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
Vocabulary lists containing situation
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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