as in dilemmas
a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices
the double bind faced by every politician: responding to scurrilous charges only gives them unwarranted publicity; not responding to such charges is often interpreted as an admission of guilt
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Noun
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In the plot, a fictional president of Italy faces moral and ethical dilemmas.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Her bi-monthly AI Logs column explores the latest trends, breakthroughs, and ethical dilemmas in AI, delivering expert analysis and fresh insights.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In that case, the answer is not a list of clever gadgets but a long series of high-stakes biological problems, all interlinked.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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The diet helps reduce inflammation in the body, which can otherwise worsen gum problems.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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