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as in predicaments
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 jackpots
Since launching in 1992, Powerball jackpots have been hit more than 400 times.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Hunters for giant jackpots should also know that Wednesday’s Powerball drawing will have a $375 million top prize.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Five Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California won $416,727 in jackpots from Monday, June 22, to Monday, June 29.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The city had a thriving poker scene in the early two-thousands, with enormous jackpots exchanging hands in empty warehouses and office parks, and Pughsley quickly earned a reputation for being loud and cocky.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Hunters for giant jackpots should also know that Wednesday’s Powerball drawing will have a $375 million top prize.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Five Fantasy 5 tickets sold in California won $416,727 in jackpots from Monday, June 22, to Monday, June 29.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The city had a thriving poker scene in the early two-thousands, with enormous jackpots exchanging hands in empty warehouses and office parks, and Pughsley quickly earned a reputation for being loud and cocky.
—
Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpots
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Rather than bridging shortfalls, both Seattle and Washington now face more difficult fiscal predicaments, Joblon said.
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The madman strategy is for not-crazy leaders caught in adverse predicaments.
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With a heat wave set to impact at least 230 million people leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, families across the United States have their sights set on pools, lakes and beaches to cool off.
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So automakers are hunting for profit pools that already work — and the accessory catalog, especially on North American trucks and large SUVs, is the one hiding in plain sight.
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Here, instead of the mustard that’s included in many classic potato salad recipes, sour cream, vinegar, and briny pickles team up to lend a lovely amount of tartness to cut through the richness of the potatoes, eggs, and mayo.
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The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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State funds will cover half of the incentive amount, and auto manufacturers will cover the other half.
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Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with.
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To implement ethicsmaxxing, organizations should adopt clear codes of ethics and engage in regular discussions on ethical dilemmas.
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The Chileans drilled holes allowing workers to insert a camera and pinpoint his location.
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Plus, Hannah Vanbiber uncovers why World Cup players are cutting holes in their socks.
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For millions of years between 350 and 280 million years ago (about 30 million years before the first dinosaurs), these croc-like animals ruled the rivers, swamps, and lakes of the ancient world.
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These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
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“Jackpots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpots. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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