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quandary

[kwon-duh-ree, -dree] / ˈkwɒn də ri, -dri /


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OpenAI has been trying to build up its Claude Code competitor, Codex, and sees a window of opportunity in Anthropic’s quandary.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

Valerie’s quandary seems much plainer in that her show’s success would be a death sentence for entertainment creatives.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Powell’s concern involves a quandary that the Labor Department faces when measuring hiring: how to judge the number of jobs added or destroyed when new businesses are created or close down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

During the coronavirus market crash of March 2020, they find, the stunning collapse of the stock market within a matter of days forced target-date funds into a quandary.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

“Thank you. I’m wrestling with a very personal quandary, you see. I’ve received a message that I don’t quite understand. It’s simply a word, but I don’t think the word itself is the message.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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