situation
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Apollo financed some of the riskier parts of that deal and still hasn’t been able to complete some deals with investors to unload debt, people familiar with the situation said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
It is hard to make contact with people there as communication is patchy and many are reluctant to speak of the situation in fear of reprisals from the Russians.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
The Oslo meeting followed furious diplomatic efforts in Washington, Kyiv and Western capitals to calm the situation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
In her interview with The Times, Horvath said arbitrators would be expected to make decisions that consider the county’s fiscal situation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Clearly, you’ve convinced her that the situation is dire.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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"The Commonwealth has been an organisation that has never shied away from difficult situations," she added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Your letter references how financial pressures, emotional turmoil, challenging workplace situations, addictions and mental-health challenges all play a role in how people deal with stressful situations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
One branch of this system helps the heart beat faster when the body needs more oxygen, such as during exercise or stressful situations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
Choose any of the situations above, and system collapse remains remote and improbable, usually either because of actions already taken or because the problem is slow-developing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
There’s this whole new world of bewildering situations.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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