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
"Our government has taken this situation very seriously, and we are working hard to understand the causes and working to contain the situation," NT Health Minister Steve Edgington said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I wonder how many people hide their true financial situation from everyone except their immediate family.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
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
It was a good idea—they were trying to keep people away from what could be a very dangerous situation.
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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