situation
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The stakes couldn’t be higher and a deliberate and rational response to this important situation is required.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
He took a voluntary leave while the authority assessed the situation and later returned to his post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Sadly for Estevao, Wednesday night's situation at Anfield was nothing new for him.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The situation has put people like Jenny Pierson, 36, in a bind.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Clearly, you’ve convinced her that the situation is dire.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
“Thought McManus did a really good job last week,” coach Sean McVay said. “but we’re looking at just being able to add value to our specialists with the different situations that have occurred.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
And we tend to understand both roles more intuitively in situations where nobody is exchanging money.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Your letter references how financial pressures, emotional turmoil, challenging workplace situations, addictions and mental-health challenges all play a role in how people deal with stressful situations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Still, what they are learning is they do not respond well in tight situations.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Consistently do what is right in common situations and know how to behave and dress in normal situations.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing situation
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