predicament
Example Sentences
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In both films, Byrne plays a down-on-her-luck mother trying to make the best of an impossible predicament, rallying against systemic failure while fighting to keep her head above water.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026
He’s merely one of 347 biologists that Eva assigned to solve the case, so he’s confounded to be in this lonely predicament.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Van de Ven said suggestions that Spurs players are not bothered by their predicament "brings so much more trouble" because supporters are "starting to believe" them.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Given his familial experience of fleeing Germany to Mexico, Mr. Frenk understood my predicament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Peeta turns to see my predicament and is sliding off his sheath when it happens.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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