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dilemma

[dih-lem-uh] / dɪˈlɛm ə /


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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

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

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

A fragile financial system can present a central bank with a similar dilemma.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Duane had come to a dilemma often described as being stuck between a rock and a hard place.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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