dilemma
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This is a true dilemma — and it’s one that couldn’t happen to a more deserving network.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
But that same structure now presents a dilemma.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
The Moneyist tackles a familiar dilemma: Is being debt-free worth the tradeoff of potentially impacted investment returns?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
The key dilemma facing Iraola was again evident in west London on Saturday.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Jeannine saw my dilemma, picked up the plate, and passed it in the opposite direction to her mother.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
There are so many ethical dilemmas in high school sports that earning a teaching credential or gaining life experiences from participating in sports won’t always provide a clear path on how to proceed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
For many brands, these dilemmas are likely to loom ever larger as consumers continue gravitating to private-label products.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
A Prudie reader has some wise words for how to navigate that situation—and readers of the column weigh in on a variety of other dilemmas, too.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Sisters of the Midnight Sun” addresses the ethical dilemmas involved in criminal defense when the crimes are particularly heinous.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The children continued to discuss how to best go about returning to their old habits, and pondered the ethical dilemmas that might pop up.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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