situation
Example Sentences
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Tort cases can be difficult to win, in part because the government can claim a “discretionary function exception,” which shields the agency from liability when the situation involves a policy-driven judgment call.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The job of a manager is already ridiculously unstable and the situation is getting worse every year.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Worries about the U.S. fiscal situation abound, while big U.S. companies just reported their strongest earnings growth in years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
I wonder how many people hide their true financial situation from everyone except their immediate family.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
How do I explain my situation without making Mom look bad?
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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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