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dichotomy

[dahy-kot-uh-mee] / daɪˈkɒt ə mi /


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That dichotomy of rising crude and soaring U.S. stocks, however, doesn’t faze Jean Boivin, who heads BlackRock’s Investment Institute.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“I don’t experience life in terms of the dichotomy of comedy and tragedy,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Resendez noted that his group’s research also shows a dichotomy in the emotional experience of caregiving — it’s hard, but at the same time fulfilling.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Lucy Dacus, “Forever Is a Feeling” Sensual or cerebral is a false dichotomy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Colin saw the Dumper/Dumpee dichotomy on a bell curve.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green




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