state of things
Example Sentences
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On the other hand, there are other people who see the current state of things as being more eye opening, where they actually start to question things that they previously normalized.
From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026
Our critic highlighted it as a highly anticipated album, saying the artist is “in fine form on its title track” and that she “delivers a pointed critique of the state of things now.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026
For many, the ongoing whiplash in policy alone has made it difficult to understand the state of things this year.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025
“In the word ‘yes’ is contained multitudes — it’s an agreement, a joining of oneself to an idea, a future state of things.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2023
Considering the state of things, I didn’t know if I’d even get back to high school.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
