essential dilemma

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The main or most important dilemma in a situation.

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  • The company faced an essential dilemma: prioritize immediate profits or invest in sustainable practices.
  • For the whistleblower, the essential dilemma was loyalty to his company versus his duty to public safety.
  • The government's essential dilemma lies in balancing national security with individual freedoms.
  • At the heart of the novel is the protagonist's essential dilemma: to pursue her dreams or fulfill family expectations.
  • The debate highlights the essential dilemma between economic development and environmental preservation.
  • AI developers are confronting the essential dilemma of innovation versus ethical responsibility.
  • A doctor's essential dilemma often involves choosing between prolonging life and ensuring a patient's quality of life.
  • The philosopher argued that the essential dilemma of human existence is the conflict between free will and determinism.
  • Educators are grappling with the essential dilemma of standardized testing versus fostering creativity.
  • This situation presents an essential dilemma about our core values and what we stand for.