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View synonyms for put on the spot

put on the spot



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Example Sentences

All too many people are ready to buy the sexist narrative that, because college girls giggle nervously when put on the spot, what they're saying isn't worth listening to.

From Salon

In the first episode of the new series, Burrow, normally the one asking the questions, was the one put on the spot by guests from the first series.

From BBC

"What upset me so much about the situation is I was put on the spot, nobody thought to ask me if I was ok with it, and nobody checked to see if I was ok afterwards," she said.

From BBC

But he has been put on the spot this weekend by President Biden’s announcement outlining a proposal for a truce.

But he has been put on the spot by President Biden’s announcement outlining a proposal for a truce.

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