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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
This situation is evolving and more information is forthcoming.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
This situation is evolving, and more information is forthcoming.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
California’s situation seemed wobbly throughout most of autumn, with numerous high-profile layoff and business closing announcements, shrinking pay raises, and challenges with bill payments.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Wright has also been trusted as a blocker in one-on-one situations against SEC edge rushers.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Then, keep scrolling to shop more bath deals at Amazon.—
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Think of this as your go-to guide to the best Amazon travel deals, jumpstarting the new year.—
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Jimenez’s link-up role for Fulham is visible in his passing solar system, which shows the distance of his passes, the most common players receiving them and their average positions when doing so.—
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Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.—
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The blackout slashed internet access to a fraction of normal levels on the 13th day of the protests as rights groups, including Amensty International, accused the regime of using lethal force against protesters.—
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What's more, this door alarm features three sensitivity levels and emits a loud, shrill sound that will instantly scare an intruder away.—
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Scott’s almost-every-snap status has largely crawled under the radar this season.—
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
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This is a sanctuary, a place of calm.—
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This single-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and two baths.—
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
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To determine the ranking, Skyscanner looked at destinations with the biggest year-over-year increases in searches to which shows where exactly travelers are most interested in heading to in the upcoming year.—
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Manning had the last name, the ranking, and was playing for a storied program.—
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“Situation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/situation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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