dilemma
Example Sentences
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There, in a nutshell, is the dilemma around English identity: a mayor seeking to bring her community together but nervous that the nation's flag could be seen as divisive.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Next season, the state championships would be held the first weekend of June, the same dates as this year’s regional finals, so solving the softball dilemma remains uncertain.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
And with rising energy costs powering inflation, that’s a dilemma for the Fed, which will likely see a negative reaction from stock investors whether it raises rates or leaves them unchanged.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Retailers face a dilemma: absorb rising transportation and supply costs or increase prices, as inflation hit a three-year high.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
I’m not sure whether to invite her in or close the door while I change, but she solves this dilemma by bustling in and sitting on the bed.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
Vocabulary lists containing dilemma
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