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Definitions from the WebCatch-22Noun1. A puzzling situation in which a person is trapped by contradictory rules or conditions and cannot escape without violating one of them. Example Sentence: He found himself in a catch-22 when the employer demanded work experience but wouldn't hire him without any. 2. A dilemma or predicament from which there is no escape due to mutually conflicting or dependent conditions. Example Sentence: The catch-22 of needing money to get a job, but needing a job to make money was a frustrating reality for many. Adjective1. Describes a situation or scenario that gives rise to a catch-22. Example Sentence: The catch-22 bureaucracy often left individuals feeling trapped and powerless. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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