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dilemma

[dih-lem-uh] / dɪˈlɛm ə /


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It presents Tuchel with another selection problem, of the sort he will enjoy – with the outside chance that he could always solve the Rogers/Bellingham dilemma by putting the Aston Villa midfielder out wide.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This is a variation on the Social Security dilemma, which is more about waiting for a higher amount than taking a lower amount now.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“Economic weakness combined with rising inflation is a dilemma for monetary policy,” Macklem said, according to prepared remarks he is scheduled to deliver at a press conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Gov. Tiff Macklem said economic weakness and rising inflation create a dilemma, with spare capacity expected to persist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I told Alisa about my dilemma and she told me all about her English class.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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