dilemma
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“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 caused a slight dilemma for Lee during the exam.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Parts of east Birmingham are a stark example of a national dilemma: why are so many working-age people currently out of work?
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Next season, the state championships would be held the first weekend of June, the same dates as this year’s regional finals, so solving the softball dilemma remains uncertain.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
A dilemma is a situation involving at least two choices— all of them bad.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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