One reason may be that it finds itself in an invidious position.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That put the appellant in an invidious position.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
That leaves him in an invidious position.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was true that a bank was in an invidious position.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It puts them in the invidious position of having to lie.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)