sticky situation

Example Sentences

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That situation -- high inflation and inconsistent job growth -- has left the Fed in a potentially sticky situation of having to choose between its mandates.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It sure is a sticky situation, so the administration finally caved and rolled out Trump himself to deal with it.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

This decision comes after previous years' events proved that "adequate testing was impossible" as well as recent investigations which showed the sticky situation that importers have found themselves in.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

“I just see how this could turn into a real, real sticky situation for a lot of young people,” Rep. Ford Carr, another Wichita Democrat, said during his debate.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

“This is a sticky situation, Roy. I know how upset and frustrated you must feel, but I’ve got to remind you that students aren’t supposed to leave school property.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen