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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 Mega Millions jackpot was last hit June 27, when a Virginia player won the $348 million grand prize, lottery officials said.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, July 21 drawing with a jackpot back of $308 million ($137.7 million cash value).
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
The current jackpot is up to $308 million, with no winners for Saturday’s drawing, according to the Powerball’s website.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
If two or more people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, July 21 drawing with a jackpot back of $308 million ($137.7 million cash value).
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
The current jackpot is up to $308 million, with no winners for Saturday’s drawing, according to the Powerball’s website.
—Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 21 July 2025
If two or more people win the jackpot in the same drawing, the money is shared equally among all winning tickets.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
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Details of their past life emerge in fragments, with flashbacks to a life destroyed by armed conflict, and a sudden, heartbreaking unveiling of their true predicament in the final minutes of the film.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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That is a predicament that may force team chairperson Jim Crane to give the green light to some major moves at the July 31 trade deadline.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Kiser's son Trigg was found in the backyard pool of the family's Chandler home on May 12.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The layout flows easily from cozy living areas to a spacious terrace where bougainvillea climbs the blonde stone exterior and mountain views stretch beyond the pool.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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Boca Raton resident Pam Duhamel, who is originally from London, purchases a can of Heinz baked beans, marmite (a yeast extract used as a flavoring), a bottle of Branston squeezable pickle, and a container of Coleman’s mustard.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Sweet pickles: Varieties like bread-and-butter pickles have sugar and vinegar in the brine, which help to preserve them.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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There are many reasons professional golfers have found themselves in need of a win, but few have encountered the dilemma Max Homa currently faces.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The time to plant fall vegetable crops is just around the corner, which often poses a dilemma for gardeners.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Fans can take photos among immersive tableaus from the show, play a larger than life version of Alamo Pong — corn hole but with giant beer cans — and toss rings at Rhinestein’s cowboy boot toss.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Secure burn barrels: If burning is permitted in your area, ensure that all burn barrels have a weighted metal cover, complete with holes no larger than 3/4 of an inch.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 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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Cena rammed Cody through the chair in the corner headfirst.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wilder was taking an ambitious risk, especially by setting his story in the more shadowy corner of show business.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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