Given our duty to safeguard public health, the tendency of officials facing such a situation is nearly always to err on the side of caution.

鉴于我们肩负的保障公共健康的责任，面对这一局势的官员出于谨慎，几乎免不了要犯错误。

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If you're facing such a situation, it's time to assess your financial situation, and even begin to cut back on your spending.

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This is the simplest of examples, but bear in mind that more exotic mortgage contracts like option adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) and such can leave the household in a similar situation, facing not only impaired equity but also higher payments.

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The situation was more grave for value-based retailers such as Aeropostale as it was facing a double-whammy on its margins, first from the increase in production costs due to rising cotton prices and second from the increase in promotions due to stiff competition in challenging retail environment.

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