dilemma
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"I had a dilemma before I started because finding a reference for the shops that I remember was really tricky and I don't think I could have done it justice through memory," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Debbie Krupski, who is 49 and lives in Grouville, said she was facing a similar dilemma.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
A fragile financial system can present a central bank with a similar dilemma.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
On the West Coast, however, Ernest Lawrence was developing his own solution to the agency’s dilemma.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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