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as in dilemmas
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the party was once again facing its quadrennial quagmire: the candidate sufficiently liberal to win the nomination would be too liberal for the general election
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as in tangles
something that catches and holds
a protracted custody dispute that became a judicial quagmire
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Noun
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Nair’s work often explored themes of moral conflict, existential dilemmas, and the intricate dynamics of rural life, reflecting his deep understanding of his cultural milieu.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Yet, with these advancements come significant ethical dilemmas—bias in algorithms, job displacement, privacy concerns and potential misuse of technology.—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The entanglements only begin there.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Dec. 2024
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This year commercial Dungeness crabbing south of the Sonoma/Mendocino county line was delayed due to an abundance of humpbacks and a large number of recent entanglements, the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife said.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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The sweetness of the pickles, the creaminess of the cheeses and the tanginess of the mayo only add to the quality of this amazing hero sandwich.—
Toriano Porter,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2025
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Standard toppings include lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, American and hot pepper cheeses, Miracle Whip mayonnaise and mustard served on an onion roll.—
Toriano Porter,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Quagmires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quagmires. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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