dilemma
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But Edwards insisted that she is not concerned about Sciver-Brunt - who has only played two games of competitive cricket since February - and praised England's depth for giving her a selection dilemma.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
And with rising energy costs powering inflation, that’s a dilemma for the Fed, which will likely see a negative reaction from stock investors whether it raises rates or leaves them unchanged.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Retailers face a dilemma: absorb rising transportation and supply costs or increase prices, as inflation hit a three-year high.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
This creates a dilemma for countries rethinking their reliance on fossil fuel, following the second energy crisis in four years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
This many- party prisoner’s dilemma is useful in modeling situations where the economic value of “intangibles” such as clean water, air, and space is an issue.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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