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situation

[sich-oo-ey-shuhn] / ˌsɪtʃ uˈeɪ ʃən /




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In an interview with police after her arrest in 2024, Lady Donaldson said they were both fully clothed, but described it as an "unexplained situation".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"This indicates that the mice may not necessarily forget the previous pathway to reward, but retain this information in case the situation changes again," says Dr. Sarpong.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s a horrible, tragic situation on the heels of the other one just over a week ago,” Bland said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

That situation describes the SpaceX lockup situation, too.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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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