situation develops
Frequency: 8.020.5 per million words
A situation changes or evolves, often becoming more serious or complex.
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- Let's monitor how the situation develops overnight.
- The hostage situation developed unexpectedly when the captors made new demands.
- We are watching a dangerous situation developing on the border.
- As the situation developed, it became clear that a peaceful resolution was unlikely.
- It is hard to predict how this economic situation will develop over the next year.
- A crisis situation has developed following the ambassador's sudden resignation.
- If the situation develops into a conflict, international aid will be necessary.
- A complex political situation was developing behind the scenes for months.
- The president is waiting to see how the international situation develops before making a statement.
- The emergency services are on standby in case the situation develops further.