Dictionary stuck on downloading

I'm wondering why it show this. I cannot use the "lookup" service as well.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Sep 10, 2024 02:44 PM

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Sep 12, 2024 11:24 AM in response to yccx

yccx wrote:

I'm wondering why it show this. I cannot use the "lookup" service as well.

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/26831b63-f7b6-4b9a-a7cb-8c64ef9e5746

So what happens when you Quit(?)

Try relaunching the app holding the Shift key down and compare your results.

yccx Author

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Sep 18, 2024 10:52 AM in response to leroydouglas

nothing happens.:(

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