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dilemma

[dih-lem-uh] / dɪˈlɛm ə /


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And with rising energy costs powering inflation, that’s a dilemma for the Fed, which will likely see a negative reaction from stock investors whether it raises rates or leaves them unchanged.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

But a big dilemma for artists is that fans feel like art needs to be accessible and valued as such, and tickets should be priced below what their value is to be fair.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

To resolve his dilemma, he takes a road-trip to Europe and delivers his naggingly catchy chorus – Ein, Zwei, Drei - in German.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

This leaves schools stuck between blocking or enabling it, a dilemma where “neither scenario is great for students. It’s very tough to figure out,” said Sheth, now CEO of Kyron Learning, an AI-education company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

And so, again and again, I laid out my professional dilemma for the people I met, quizzing them on what they did and whom they knew.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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