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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

Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot?

From BBC • May 14, 2026

That’s the dilemma facing Sean Sullivan, a brilliant cardiologist who should really know better.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

For company bosses, it presents a thorny dilemma: Fight or pay?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Time and again, the tlamatinime wrestled with this dilemma.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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