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as in predicament
chiefly West
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
a wily dude who managed to get himself out of one jackpot after another
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Recent Examples of jackpot
The jackpot comes on the heels of another big winning ticket in the Pittsburgh area.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Although lottery players frequently score big prizes in Idaho, Powerball jackpot winners are rare.
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Sarah Linn
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Friday night’s jackpot was to be a minimum of $82,000.
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Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Wednesday’s drawing will be the third-largest ever in Megabucks history, at an estimated $18.85 million, the game’s largest jackpot since 1986.
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Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Although lottery players frequently score big prizes in Idaho, Powerball jackpot winners are rare.
—
Sarah Linn
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Friday night’s jackpot was to be a minimum of $82,000.
—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Wednesday’s drawing will be the third-largest ever in Megabucks history, at an estimated $18.85 million, the game’s largest jackpot since 1986.
—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
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Rather than allow the observatory to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, NASA turned Swift’s predicament into a test of an emerging technology — robotic satellite servicing.
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And Prince George, who is third in line to the throne, is apparently in that predicament.
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In an effort combat the algae in the Reflecting Pool, employees of the National Park Service were seen pouring in gallons of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical commonly used in pool maintenance.
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The bloom in the pool at the Lincoln Memorial began to appear by June 11.
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Layer the onions, 2 to 3 bacon pieces, and 2 to 3 pickles over the patty.
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Add a small amount of pickle juice or vinegar to your egg salad.
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Perhaps every story in which the characters are fundamentally unable to change their lives is subject to this same dilemma.
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Casa Amor, as a concept, is traditionally structured like a prisoner’s dilemma, with neither the main villa nor Casa Islanders aware of what their counterparts are doing while they’re separated.
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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The visitors eventually loaded the bases in that inning, but Luzardo retired Xavier Edwards to escape the jam.
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Jelly or jam contributes simple sugars that cause a faster spike in blood sugar.
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Granit Xhaka slams it into the right corner of the net.
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After Kayla Thornton missed a shot from the left corner, guard Kaila Charles came flying in for an offensive rebound.
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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