quandary
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OpenAI has been trying to build up its Claude Code competitor, Codex, and sees a window of opportunity in Anthropic’s quandary.
From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026
Their quandary is that nobody else can substitute for America’s military and economic might in the foreseeable future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Valerie’s quandary seems much plainer in that her show’s success would be a death sentence for entertainment creatives.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
The uncertainty is a quandary for the Federal Reserve.
From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025
I try to pose the quandary to Carlyle but, not knowing where his true loyalty lies, I must couch my question so it doesn’t give him reason for suspicion.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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Grade 10, List 2
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