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Meanings of predicament in English

Portuguese
dificuldade
Catalan
tràngol

A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one.

        dificuldade
        Usage of predicament in English
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        Others said Boudou's predicament reflected splits and power struggles within Fernandez's administration.
        Reuters
        2
        Massino now had enough information to know that his predicament was serious.
        King of the godfathers: "big joey" massino and the fall of the b...
        3
        At the heart of private equity's predicament is a problem of plenty.
        Reuters
        4
        Nonetheless, as Japan's experience shows, the predicament may last a long time.
        The Irish Times
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        But given BP's predicament, that's the least of its worries right now.
        Reuters
        6
        The group released a statement on Friday morning, further explaining their predicament.
        The South African
        7
        And your free will is responsible for your predicament, my dear girl.
        A singular man
        8
        No omelettes from Scott today, just a realistic assessment of our predicament.
        Full Circle
        9
        He didn't want to think about Elena and her predicament any longer.
        Mad enough to marry
        10
        Either way, Michael Clarke's side will see England's predicament as a victory.
        The Guardian
        11
        He answered by briefly describing the day's events and his current predicament.
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        12
        Bud Jones was in the most terrible predicament of his whole life.
        The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour; or, The Mystery of Rattlesnake ...
        13
        We must rethink our scheme in the light of our present predicament.
        Romancing miss bronte: a novel
        14
        Thanks for your boundlessly vast contribution to the resolution of our predicament.
        Poe's children: the new horror : an anthology
        15
        Subsequent scenes over 90 minutes show what has led to this predicament.
        Reuters
        16
        These walls are covered with maps of estates in the same predicament.
        Home as Found / Sequel to "Homeward Bound"
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