Oddly, he doesn't seem to understand their predicament, choosing instead to believe they were parking.

That was good, but could she understand his predicament?

I can understand your personal predicament somewhat - after all, you've come a long way, but why?

And others gave mixed reviews, saying they understood the university's predicament but were not happy with the decision.

All he could hope was that the radio operator would understand Barry's predicament and give the guy a clean bill of health.

She begins to beg for the aliens to understand their predicament.

I am glad to see that you, if no one else, understand my predicament.

Not one of them could have understood my predicament, or helped me out of it.

He understood his predicament and wasn't going to make it a difficult time for him.

As regards the military situation, 1 can understand your predicament.