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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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Tehran's ally Russia echoed the sentiment, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov saying the escalation risked more "negative consequences for the situation in the region and the global economy".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

That is another sub-plot to the selection situation, and there is no obvious answer to who will get the nod.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Depending on the situation, the material can bend, buckle, or stiffen in different ways, all without electronics, sensors, or active control systems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

“For hourly matching, the infrastructure doesn’t exist and the markets don’t exist either. Mandating something in that situation is just a leap into the abyss, which is why we have a progressive approach,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I ignore the lump growing in my throat and think about the situation logically.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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