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Free sign upThe phrase "are in a bind" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation where someone is in difficulty or facing a problem with limited options.
Example: "When the deadline was moved up unexpectedly, I realized I was in a bind and needed to work overtime to finish the project."
Alternatives: "in a tough spot" or "in a difficult situation".
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Christian colleges are in a bind.
Still, hospitals are in a bind.
The Swiss are in a bind.
Critics of originalism are in a bind.
Hospitals are in a bind.
Trustees are in a bind.
Radio 1 DJs are in a bind.
But Tory activists are in a bind.
Both parties are in a bind.
But today the Godoys are in a bind.
In the meantime, doctors are in a bind.
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