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muddle

[muhd-l] / ˈmʌd l /




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The muddle of Catholic teaching on war has been a long time in the making.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Another muddle concerns his expectations of economic gains from artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

For China’s economy to muddle along, Chu says, the U.S. economy needs to do well and keep buying Chinese goods, even if they are no longer coming via Vietnam or Malaysia.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Big picture: The economy might perk up in 2026 as trade wars fade and new tax breaks kick in, but the U.S. is likely to muddle through to the new year.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Elaine, who had never been more than an incidental part of the muddle, had achieved a peace of her own.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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