catch-22

Example Sentences

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This Catch-22 is acutely felt by U.S. partners and allies in the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“The cross currents around next week’s earnings set up a Catch-22 for the AI complex,” he said in a recent earnings preview.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

It's a Catch-22 situation - Delhi still wants to clinch a deal but also doesn't want to come across as buckling under Trump's pressure.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

Merriwether said it’s a Catch-22 for companies trying to break into the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2023

Yossarian was moved very deeply by the absolute simplicity of this clause of Catch-22 and let out a respectful whistle.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller