situation
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The job of a manager is already ridiculously unstable and the situation is getting worse every year.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I wonder how many people hide their true financial situation from everyone except their immediate family.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Firefighters were able to get a better handle on the situation after two overnight reconnaissance missions into the 15-acre manufacturing complex on the 12000 block of Western Avenue in Garden Grove.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Now, he said higher costs stemming from the Middle East conflict will likely make the situation worse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“She did, yes. The report back was encouraging. I see you as a resilient young man. And that’s a trait that will serve you well in this situation and in the rest of your life.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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Vocabulary lists containing situation
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 4
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