situation
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The conditions created the perfect situation to observe effects of the shot.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
But ultimately, Ranasingha says Gallant admitted the situation was her fault and told her "there was nothing more she could do".
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
CCTV's sports website later reported that CMG had acknowledged the apologies, but it remains unclear whether talks to defuse the situation have begun.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
More broadly, the situation shows issues with U.S. export controls on chips, according to Lee, given that China doesn’t necessarily need Nvidia’s physical chips to access their immense computing power.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
If you feel unfairly challenged, take an honest look at the situation to understand your fears.’”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Those never resonated with me, since I’m lucky enough to pass in most situations as introverted or awkward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
State law requires temporary closure and posting at beaches in these situations and “out of an abundance of caution,” the city said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Comparing these two situations revealed a striking difference.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
There was a time, between 2008 and 2019, when Australia had a poor record in situations such as these.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Thin-slicing” refers to the ability of our unconscious to find patterns in situations and behavior based on very narrow slices of experience.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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