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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
Two Powerball players in Illinois won $1 million each, just missing the $217 million jackpot, lottery officials say.
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Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The last Queen of Hearts drawing on July 2 was worth $1.2 million, but no one won the jackpot.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
Ruff missed the jackpot by one number, matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball, lottery officials said.
—Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
—July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
The last Queen of Hearts drawing on July 2 was worth $1.2 million, but no one won the jackpot.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
Ruff missed the jackpot by one number, matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball, lottery officials said.
—Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
—July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
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Considering its financial predicament and wealth of center backs, Barca could be tempted to sell the South American warhorse if a European rival tables his asking price.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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But by making plain that the students were a token in his trade war, Trump only increased the uncertainty of their predicament.—
Lavender Au,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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The park also includes the Pond House, a playscape and spray pad for kids, a fitness circuit, trails, an Olympic size pool and picnic areas.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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To follow this year’s Esports World Cup with a $60 million prize pool on the line and season two of the series, visit the Esports World Cup website.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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The vinegar used to quick pickle the onions also adds a vinegary pungency to the salad, and dill and basil work together to add fresh and herbaceous notes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Some foods and drinks high in electrolytes include watermelon, coconut water, leafy green vegetables, bone broth, pickles, and more.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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This case involving the MyPillow lawyers is just a microcosm of the growing dilemma of how courts and lawyers can strike the balance between welcoming life-changing technology and using it responsibly in court.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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The dilemma about his son provides the bare minimum of drama to chew on, allowing Dexter’s focus to shift toward playful topics like his new cold-blooded buddies and the peculiar nature of his new playground, New York City.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025
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Toronto has plenty of holes in the roster to add talent.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Ben Rice worked a walk after going down in an 0-2 hole, and after doing so himself, Austin Wells tied the game with a two-run single.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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In May, neighboring food hall Crossroads Collective, on the corner of Farwell Avenue and Ivanhoe Place, closed its doors after seven years of business.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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At the hot corner, the top option on the market is seemingly Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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