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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
there were the usual "situation wanted" postings in the local newspaper
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as in level
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
in earlier times people were unable to alter their situation in life, so if you were born a servant, you stayed a servant he was pleased with his situation among his peers
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Recent Examples of situation
So having empirical evidence of a method that works, even in just some situations, is encouraging.
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Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Give me Angela Bassett in that situation ten times out of ten.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Jarrett English, political director with Voces de La Frontera, said the organization was prepared for these kinds of situations.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
In difficult listening situations, participants described feeling physically and mentally tired.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Give me Angela Bassett in that situation ten times out of ten.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Jarrett English, political director with Voces de La Frontera, said the organization was prepared for these kinds of situations.
—Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
In difficult listening situations, participants described feeling physically and mentally tired.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for situation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for situation
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In today’s deal, North’s leap to four hearts is preemptive, and West doubles that outrage with his 23 high-card points.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Who pays for a replacement roof often comes down to who has more bargaining power, and the inability to obtain insurance coverage has the potential to kill deals, agents report.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Stand up for yourself and your rights, and make your position clear.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ortiz previously held positions in the L.A. County GOP and Orange County GOP.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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For comparison, the Peloton Tread goes up 12.5mph and can incline to a 12.5% grade, while Echelon Strides similarly go up to 12.5mph and offer 12 levels of incline.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Some offer funding to ensure a baseline level of service.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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The company has agreed to suspend dividend payments until the merger is consummated, except as necessary to maintain its REIT status.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Families were split apart, often with no process to verify citizenship status or honor the dignity of individuals who had called this country home for generations.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But labor unions worry that driving jobs might be lost to the technology.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some changes include updates to job titles and city spending processes.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Explore has a wide band with a thin gel line inside to keep it in place.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to monitor interest rate and foreign currency risks, with strategies in place to manage exposure.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This story originally published on businessden.com.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Las Lomas and Gunn enter the rankings, San Ramon Valley, Archbishop Riordan rise after winning regular-season finales.Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Tulane 8-2 98 – Dropped out of rankings: Iowa State (17), Pittsburgh (23), Vanderbilt (24).Eric Olson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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