as in dilemmas
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
shoreline residents are finding themselves helplessly falling down a rabbit hole in their Sisyphean efforts to halt beach erosion
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Noun
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True moral dilemmas, which become tangled, in ways that seem impossible to unravel, with his private life.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Find someone who can step back and see your dilemmas from a different angle.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From premium cuts of beef and pickles sourced from a local business to artisanal bread from a neighborhood bakery, combined with tableside presentation and personalized service, every detail is crafted to deliver elegance, artistry and a story guests will remember.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Jarred pickles are something of an essential accouterment to have on hand, especially in a Southern kitchen.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These extreme predicaments and the deaths of people trapped in flooding homes in the Lower Ninth Ward were powerful reminders of the vulnerability of many low-income, elderly and ill residents who were unable to get out ahead of the disaster.—
Eric Kevin Stern,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
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That being said, the news is filled with articles about schools in similar predicaments taking more draconian measures or even being forced to close.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Another had six offensive linemen looking to create holes for the running game, which had runs of 9, 8 and 8 yards on the opening drive.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sunday to the apartment unit on the 4800 block of El Camino Avenue after a caller reported bullet holes in a door and could not reach family members inside.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the coast, there is a swampy coastal plain with mangrove swamps.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The sanctuary is a favorite of paddlers who enjoy the calm mangrove swamps, as well as kiteboarders who relish the excellent conditions at the park’s bay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Declan Rice took his sweet time ambling over to take their corners.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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The vacuum weighs 6 pounds and has a slim, telescopic design that can fit into tight corners and reach under furniture.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Rabbit holes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabbit%20holes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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