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as in dilemma
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the writers have gotten themselves into a corner on that TV show
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as in intersection
a place where roads meet
we'll meet at the corner tomorrow
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as in milestone
a point in a chain of events at which an important change (as in one's fortunes) occurs
the president believes that we have turned a corner in the war on drugs
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as in to front
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Recent Examples of corner
Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Amid the widespread interest in Hannah, claims about her personal life and motivations also flourished, as thousands of people gathered in various corners of the internet to dissect and discuss their own theories.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Lauren Kent, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
During a photoshoot for Ventura, Combs allegedly cornered Bongolan and, inches from her face, threatened her.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Younger generations still harness power, but don’t feel the need for a dedicated corner office to wield it.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Amid the widespread interest in Hannah, claims about her personal life and motivations also flourished, as thousands of people gathered in various corners of the internet to dissect and discuss their own theories.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
With the rebels regaining a foothold there again, they are no longer cornered in Idlib, which could potentially trigger a domino effect.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
During a photoshoot for Ventura, Combs allegedly cornered Bongolan and, inches from her face, threatened her.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corner
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With the consumer behavior of Millennials and Gen-Z—combined with the rising ethnic population and increasing buying power of Boomers—iconic brands, as well as emerging brands, face a dilemma around who to focus on, how to position themselves and where to invest for the best return on investment.Santhi Ramesh, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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These black eyes on California are critical dilemmas.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The pond is west of the Oak Creek Parkway and Mill Road intersection.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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There’s even a fine-wine purveyor, Berkeley and Stuart, named after the intersection where Grill 23 sits, and where each of the partners got his start in the industry.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Big life milestones need a manicure to match, after all.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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During his initial stint with Front Row Motorsports, Lawson achieved significant milestones.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The euro, meanwhile, which has hogged the headlines of late, recovered versus the greenback as political turmoil in France sent traders scrambling for hedging protection against further price swings.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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But realistically, the usual suspects are going to hog the trophies.Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
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His attorney in Pennsylvania has declined to say if Mangione’s prominent Baltimore family is fronting his legal bills, though Thomas Dickey told CNN this week members of the public had offered to contribute.Kaitlan Collins, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Then there was the annuity, an often expensive financial instrument meant to provide income for retirees in exchange for fronting a lump sum of money.Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Highly acidic foods like pickles and tomatoes will react with the can after an extended period of time, causing both taste and texture changes so pay particularly close attention to expiration dates on these items.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Choose from a variety of shapes, including the cherished German-American tradition of the pickle ornament.Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Large earthquakes also occurred near the junction in northern California in previous Decembers, according to the geological survey.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Thence along the middle thereof to its junction with the Flint River; Thence straight to the Head of Saint Mary’s River, and thence down along the middle of Saint Mary’s River to the Atlantic Ocean.Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2024
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The escape that physical intimacy and the act of climax provide is as fleeting as the climax itself, pushing Lee to go beyond the physical and seek out even deeper ways to connect, namely telepathy, by the film’s end.David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the film’s stirring climax, when Berniece’s encounter with the instrument becomes a moment of revelation, Deadwyler digs into the depths of Berniece’s rage, grief and vulnerability.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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