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dilemma

[dih-lem-uh] / dɪˈlɛm ə /


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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

"I had a dilemma before I started because finding a reference for the shops that I remember was really tricky and I don't think I could have done it justice through memory," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Debbie Krupski, who is 49 and lives in Grouville, said she was facing a similar dilemma.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

“The nature of a robot reaction to a dilemma is startling,” she began.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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