create a dilemma
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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.