situation room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of situation room
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Her supervisor, played by Nicole Kidman, dresses down generals in the situation room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
After holding briefings in the situation room Tuesday after Iran fired missiles, Harris emphasized her support for Israel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2024
A situation room had been established at the adjoining Williamtown Royal Australian Air Force Base as the plane circled the airport for more than two hours.
From Seattle Times ● May 12, 2024
The White House later shared a photo of the president in the White House situation room, surrounded by top officials including Jake Sullivan, his national security adviser, and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2024
They’d be having a big laugh in the situation room.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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