dilemma
Example Sentences
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Parts of east Birmingham are a stark example of a national dilemma: why are so many working-age people currently out of work?
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
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
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
It was a real dilemma: What do you do?
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
Vocabulary lists containing dilemma
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