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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

This is a false dichotomy, which Katie Miller knows all too well.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

While that dichotomy can be confusing to some on TikTok, it fits together in Kempczinski’s effort to drive as much traffic as possible to restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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

Now she’s got her glossy, sparkly lips turned up at me, and I feel this amazing dichotomy going on.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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