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

Had England lost, it is likely we would have seen quite a few more replays of it, particularly considering the gulf between these two teams and the sticky situation that her side were in.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation in the wilderness?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 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