Even after we brought him back here, the situation didn't get any better.

"You shouldn't have let the situation get out of hand!"

And if anything, the situation has got worse since then.

I also knew that this situation could get out of hand, quickly.

The situation was getting to be too much for him.

The situation didn't get the attention of the people, or help from the city management.

Doesn't make sense that the situation would've gotten out of their control.

"You offer up a little prayer and hope for the best, because the situation might get out of control."

In the back of her mind she knew that the situation should never have got this far.

The year 2000 arrived and the situation has only got worse.