Gordian knot
Example Sentences
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Fortunately, the man she meets cuts the Gordian knot of her anxieties by being perfect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Could the administration try to unravel this Gordian knot by suppressing prices and pushing for easy money?
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
Shapiro dexterously untangles the Gordian knot of their entwined passions, shared ambitions and business bottom lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2025
“All these systems work in conjunction with each other. It’s this Gordian knot you’re trying to untie.”
From Slate ● Feb. 28, 2025
The preceding explanation unties the Gordian knot, and you can stop there if you want.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
