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dilemma

[dih-lem-uh] / dɪˈlɛm ə /


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Plus, the dilemma facing women in Maine, and Bill Gates testifies to Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But back to your pension dilemma: A 7% market return is an assumption based on historical averages — it is not a guarantee.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The former British soldier described his dilemma of whether to turn back for Hillary Dawa or catch up with the rest.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

It was a dilemma: you wanted to be a year older, you did not want The Treatment, and you couldn’t have one without the other.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli




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