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in a pickle





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The Federal Reserve, which held rates steady following the conclusion of its Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday, is in a pickle, too.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The erstwhile interim U.S. attorney, then, is in a pickle of his own making.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

The bespectacled leg-spinner recently had the Australians in a pickle and has a great chance to bag a hatful of wickets in the opening group stage against weaker teams.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“Coca-Cola, one of the most exported American food products in existence and soy sauce, one of the most exported Asian food products in existence, find love in a pickle recipe.”

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

At times they feel afraid, or lonely, or hopeless, just as the less plucky do; they simply happen to excel at keeping their spirits up in a pickle.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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