situation
The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
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100% agree. Art is part of being human. We shouldn't put a pause on being human just because the situation may suk. It's pointless to focus on suckyness. Might as well appreciate whatever good can be enjoyed in the mo…
Sadly we've now reached a situation where your can't believe anything you read or see online unless it comes from an impeccable source like the BBC when it might only be misguided.
Warum hat die Schmiere es gelöscht ? Hat sich die Situation geändert ?
“EU could force British people to choose to not have cancer” is such a bizarre situation to be in…
Heidenheim mit konkretem Interesse an Tim Skarke. Der Stürmer von Union Berlin könnte zurückkehren. Mal sehen, wie sich die Situation entwickelt. Quelle: Fussballtransfers #Fußball #Bundesliga
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The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.
The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming.
“The Strait of Hormuz remains closed and the economic costs of the war keep mounting. Yet markets are trading like the war is over. The wisdom of crowds? Or delusion? Niall Ferguson breaks down the situation.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Whole situation’s confusing bc of the whole “but he’s a nice guy” vouch and people coming out to say people aren’t “given room to grow” when they won’t. People don’t grow and change if they still hang out with the same people.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Iran has offered a new peace initiative amid escalating tensions with the US. President Trump is reportedly dissatisfied and considering military action, while disagreements also simmer between the US and EU on handling the situation. #iran #News”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Guerre en Iran et au Liban : le fiasco de Trump franchit une nouvelle étape L'opération lancée par les États-Unis de Donald Trump pour débloquer la situation dans le détroit d'Ormuz s'avère très difficile, le prix du pétrole monte.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Who's your rate? What's the situation?”
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The place in which something is situated; a location.
The Botanical Gardens are in a delightful situation on the river bank.
“55% of respondents to a Gallup poll say their financial situation is getting worse https://www.axios.com/2026/04/28/trump-economy-gallup-finances”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The gap is still there. My current hypothesis, still unconfirmed: Cold traffic doesn't need proof the product is good. It needs proof that people like them bought it and were fine. Not influencers. People in their exact situation who took the risk and it worked out.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“2026-05-05 23:47:55 - Trump: If Iran refuses to reach an agreement, the situation will escalate quickly and methodically.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“🔴 Les #ÉmiratsArabesUnis ont indiqué que leurs défenses aériennes interceptaient des #missiles et des #drones tirés en provenance de l'#Iran. Suivez la situation au #MoyenOrient en direct avec notre liveblog ⤵️”
— Bluesky· May 2026“For people who lived through the 2008 financial crisis, is the current economic situation worse ?”
— r/NoStupidQuestions· May 2026
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The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.
“100% agree. Art is part of being human. We shouldn't put a pause on being human just because the situation may suk. It's pointless to focus on suckyness. Might as well appreciate whatever good can be enjoyed in the moment. The good is what keeps us going.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Sadly we've now reached a situation where your can't believe anything you read or see online unless it comes from an impeccable source like the BBC when it might only be misguided.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Warum hat die Schmiere es gelöscht ? Hat sich die Situation geändert ?”
— Bluesky· May 2026““EU could force British people to choose to not have cancer” is such a bizarre situation to be in…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Heidenheim mit konkretem Interesse an Tim Skarke. Der Stürmer von Union Berlin könnte zurückkehren. Mal sehen, wie sich die Situation entwickelt. Quelle: Fussballtransfers #Fußball #Bundesliga”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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