sticky situation
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When Braxton Sorensen-McGee, with less than 10 minutes remaining, landed a tough conversion to bring the Black Ferns level at 19-19, the Red Roses once again found themselves in a sticky situation.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
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
“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
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