The lebanon situation
looks parlous
despite an apparent ceasefire.
Parlous situation
can hardly be blamed on teachers.
Parlous condition
of our national identity.
Parlous position
it will not be an easy game.
Parlous finances.
Parlous plight
of the industry.
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