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condition; situation; prospects
試合の形勢が後半で大きく変わりました。
The situation of the match changed significantly in the second half.
議論の形勢を見極めて発言しました。
I spoke after assessing the situation of the discussion.
選挙戦の形勢が逆転する可能性があります。
There is a possibility that the election campaign situation will reverse.