create a dilemma

Frequency: 6.57.9 per million words

To cause a situation where a difficult choice must be made.

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  • The unexpected budget cuts created a dilemma for the project manager.
  • His conflicting promises have created a real dilemma for his supporters.
  • New medical technologies often create an ethical dilemma for doctors.
  • Offering him the job will create a dilemma, as we'd have to relocate his entire family.
  • The sudden change in rules created a dilemma for all the participants.
  • This research finding creates a significant dilemma for the current scientific paradigm.
  • The ambiguous instructions created a dilemma about how to proceed with the task.
  • His desire for honesty created a personal dilemma when he discovered his friend's secret.
  • The need to protect the environment while promoting economic growth creates a classic dilemma for many governments.
  • The company's expansion plan has created a dilemma between hiring new staff and investing in automation.