current predicament

collocation in English

meaningsofcurrentandpredicament

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current
adjective
uk
/ˈkʌr.ənt/us
/ˈkɝː.ənt/
of the ...
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predicament
noun[C]
uk
/prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt/us
/prəˈdɪk.ə.mənt/
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to get ...
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(Definition ofcurrentandpredicamentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcurrent predicament

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A casual examination seems to give little room for cheer, especially considering the unprecented scale and numerous irreversibilities in ourcurrentpredicament.
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Even where there is agreement about the nature and scope of the causal forces that govern ourcurrentpredicament, it may rest upon a mistaken analysis of our circumstances.
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We are in ourcurrentpredicamentsimply because there was not enough forethought when we put our name to the policy in the past.
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Such is thecurrentpredicamentof jazz musicians in this country today.
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In itscurrentpredicament, my best wishes are appropriate.
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Although some may disagree about itscurrentpredicament, no one would argue that that lack of access has been a major problem.
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Does he agree that we might not be in ourcurrentpredicamentif that force had been established?
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Both offer valuable insights into ourcurrentpredicament.
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This sets into action a series of seemingly random and freakish events that prove to be the character's salvation from theircurrentpredicament.
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He remained concerned that humanity's conditioned reflexes were not keeping pace with its engineering potential, emphasizing the touch and go nature of ourcurrentpredicament.
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She struggles to make ends meet and aspires to be rescued out of hercurrentpredicamentby a rich and wealthy man.
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