in a quandary
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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
She describes herself as being "stuck in a quandary" because she cannot work out who to vote for.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 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
Now, Plotkin is in a quandary about what to do with the pile of merchandise he can’t even bear to look at anymore.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023
For a moment, I was in a quandary.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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