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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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In this week’s Don’t Short Yourself newsletter, Aditi Shrikant shared her own experience when in that situation and provided practical advice for recent graduates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

But both actors argue the show is less interested in assigning blame than exploring an uncomfortable situation from multiple perspectives.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He knew the situation was delicate and complicated, and he worked directly with young activists on how to prevent their views on this political issue from feeding bigotry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She compares the situation to insulin resistance, which researchers still do not completely understand despite decades of study.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

To ignore the situation for fear of being disappointed?

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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