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dichotomy

[dahy-kot-uh-mee] / daɪˈkɒt ə mi /


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As the market digests Big Tech’s ambitious artificial-intelligence spending plans for 2026, the relative cheapness of Microsoft’s stock underscores a new dichotomy in technology investing.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

This stark dichotomy puts Amina, stunningly sung and acted by Nadine Sierra, into high relief on stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Playing Joel, a gay, devoutly Christian man in a small town, Hiller fearlessly leaned into dichotomy and sincerity, which is very difficult to do.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

There was a dichotomy, and a paradox, about Red Bull under Horner.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

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

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green