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quandary

[kwon-duh-ree, -dree] / ˈkwɒn də ri, -dri /


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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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