in a quandary
Example Sentences
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That silence left the lower courts in a quandary: Should they follow binding precedent that renders the firings illegal?
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2025
Her family were also left in a quandary when her son on the Welsh border was expected to work for his Bristol employer, despite rules in Wales preventing that sort of travel.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2024
The heads of state from the other four nations are expected to attend, but an international arrest warrant for Mr. Putin has placed South Africa in a quandary.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
My transition placed Brad in a quandary, only compounding his mental health issues — would he identify as gay, straight, queer?
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2022
Lawrence’s campaign placed his friends and colleagues in a quandary.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
