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dilemma

[dih-lem-uh] / dɪˈlɛm ə /


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Debbie Krupski, who is 49 and lives in Grouville, said she was facing a similar dilemma.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The dilemma facing Exxon is consequential because Venezuela is home to some of the world’s largest oil reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

Retailers face a dilemma: absorb rising transportation and supply costs or increase prices, as inflation hit a three-year high.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But hey, we might be fish out of water, but at least we had escaped the horns of our dilemma to a silver lining, as Mami might say.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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