situation
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As anger mounts, Barrow has promised the electricity situation will improve by the end of October.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Minnesota’s quarterback situation is a mess, and it’s hard to rely on Carson Wentz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
It’s not hard to imagine this situation getting worse, but don’t forget who’s in control.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
"We've had the situation where thieves have gone back into a police station with the money for the goods to pay back to us," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“A verse novel. Skyscraping? The girl’s dad dies. And it’s—I mean, the whole situation in the book is totally different from mine. But . . . some of it kind of felt the same.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Authorities have advised against unnecessary travel, while Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned of "very complicated situations".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Most said they would be willing to eat µBites in situations where food resources were scarce.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
William James almost eerily comfortable in situations that terrify everyone around him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The company should have a guidebook that contains a list of workplace situations in which there might be a need, or temptation, to use AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
And they have to explain our family to teachers, who I guess have seen all kinds of unusual family situations.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing situation
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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