situation
Example Sentences
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Now, he said higher costs stemming from the Middle East conflict will likely make the situation worse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The situation was so odd that she ordered a team of nonpartisan, outside lawyers to brief the case, and they raised more questions than they answered.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
"It is a ridiculous situation and one that will only make things worse for pubs, farmers, landowners, local councils, holidaymakers and everyone else involved with the issue."
From BBC • May 25, 2026
In a nod to the seriousness of the situation, three federal lawmakers representing California have appealed to the Trump administration to issue a disaster declaration over the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
It wasn’t until Buzz, Dan, and the boys heard the crew’s relief that they realized how dangerous the situation had been near the ground.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing situation
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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