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dilemma

[dih-lem-uh] / dɪˈlɛm ə /


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A fragile financial system can present a central bank with a similar dilemma.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

Friedman might well face that same dilemma this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

When it came to the home-for-dinner dilemma, I installed new boundaries, ones that worked better for me and the girls.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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