state of affairs (noun)

1. The state of affairs in this building is that it has a modern design with an open floor plan.

2. The artist tried to depict the chaotic state of affairs in society through their abstract painting.

3. The priest addressed the congregation, discussing the current state of affairs within the church.

4. In the anime series, the main character found himself in a dystopian state of affairs where society was controlled by an oppressive government.