situation room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of situation room
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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But he has been a cipher when it comes to the administration’s military “excursions,” as Trump calls them, and has reportedly even been exiled from the makeshift Mar-a-Lago situation room.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
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
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
Night after night, in dressing gown and slippers, carrying a flashlight, Johnson would walk from his bedroom down to the situation room in the basement.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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