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as in predicament
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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
Even so, the chances of winning the jackpot are very slim.
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Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
The Powerball jackpot was most recently won in August: A California player won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot in August, and a Pennsylvania player won the $213.8 million jackpot the week before.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at $185 million with a $88.4 million cash option.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 19 Oct. 2024
If there's no jackpot winner, the cash prize will increase by millions.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
The Powerball jackpot was most recently won in August: A California player won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot in August, and a Pennsylvania player won the $213.8 million jackpot the week before.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
Friday's Mega Millions jackpot stands at $185 million with a $88.4 million cash option.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 19 Oct. 2024
If there's no jackpot winner, the cash prize will increase by millions.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jackpot
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Funding cliff This is not the first time the SSA has faced an insolvency predicament, with the early 1980s being another crunch time for the government agency.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Francis stands strong, mocking Sofia and her family, firmly believing that her son will get her out of her current predicament.Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Latinos were polled as part of a pool of 9,000 voters surveyed for the American Electorate Voter Poll.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nestled on a generous 0.3-acre lot, the property provides abundant outdoor space including a pool.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Wonderfully fried chicken thighs with hot sauce, chipotle aioli, coleslaw and pickles — so satisfying.Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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The McRib sandwich, which consists of seasoned boneless pork slathered in BBQ sauce with onions and pickles, made a comeback this week for a limited time in the UK.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024
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Mars enters Leo today, prompting you to take charge of a project or address a family dilemma.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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The mercurial billionaire’s fawning support of a Republican candidate who promises to roll back environmental progress is a dilemma for a company whose core buyers identify as climate-conscious Democrats.Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix Open concerts 2025: This power couple will play the 16th hole Coliseum The plan, intended to prevent more traffic congestion and safeguard existing infrastructure, was developed by city, state and business leaders who make up the MAG's Regional Transportation Policy Committee.Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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That will open up a huge hole for one player in particular: Allyce Jones.Todd Boss, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Glasper uses these shows to showcase the catalog of his collaborators and add a live, band-centric flair to the jams that everyone already loves.William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The nose features plum jam, vanilla, and spice notes of mace, nutmeg, and cola.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Eventually, the Roos got their winner in the 90th minute off another corner.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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These cameras are also rumored to be positioned more centrally within the Dynamic Island, rather than its left corner.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Jackpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jackpot. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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