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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
Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In honor of the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade being right around the corner, Newsweek has rounded up the most iconic celebrity appearances from over the years.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
David Axe, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Just before she is cornered by Angel outside, the boy and girl drive up in Robyn’s car, coming to her rescue.
—Erica Thompson, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
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Just as there are four corners of a square, there are four pillars of luxury: service, design, differentiation, and vibe.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In honor of the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade being right around the corner, Newsweek has rounded up the most iconic celebrity appearances from over the years.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
On Friday, the 95th Air Assault Brigade cornered a Russian marine platoon near Zelenyi Shlyakh and wrecked it with drones, tanks, missiles and mines—reportedly destroying three BTR wheeled armored personnel carriers and killing 30 Russians.
—David Axe, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Just before she is cornered by Angel outside, the boy and girl drive up in Robyn’s car, coming to her rescue.
—Erica Thompson, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
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As Bitcoin Suddenly Surges Toward $100,000 Price Now Hackers Are Using Snail Mail In Cyber Attacks—Here’s How Addressing The Core Issues Fellowships, workshops and coaching models have been created to address the pipeline dilemma and prepare BIPOC leaders for executive roles.Danielle Moss Cox, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Wry, funny moments like this one animate Wong’s book about the dilemma of trying to correct systemic problems with individual solutions.Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
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As the technological landscape continues to evolve, the most groundbreaking advances may well emerge from the intersection of these complementary yet different approaches to technological progress.Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Several people were taken to area hospitals Tuesday night after an SUV collided with a Chicago Fire Department ambulance at an intersection in the McKinley Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The company entered a settlement agreement with Pivot Holding LLC, agreeing to pay $500,000 for milestone payments under a collaboration agreement.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The addition of Discover marks a significant milestone in LabX’s mission to inspire, educate, and engage audiences in the dynamic world of science.Discover Staff, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 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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The bottom line Like an unwelcome ex-partner who shows up during the most inopportune times and refuses to leave, Treasury yields too have made a return and are hogging the market limelight.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
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Those three were involved in cargo and passenger traffic on the Bosphorus; the expansive lobby with a glass wall fronting the river was the city’s first modern cruise terminal, built in the 1940’s.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The influencer is also known for her association with Balenciaga, having fronted the fashion house’s Le City handbag campaign earlier this year alongside Kim Kardashian and Nicola Peltz Beckham.Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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What’s unfortunate is that WWE is in a booking pickle because Gunther and Rhodes could use the momentum-building win at Crown Jewel.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Poached from Chipotle at considerable expense, Niccol is in a pickle.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Doctors found a 3-cm. mass at the junction of his stomach and his esophagus.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Times of Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly criticized the Biden administration’s judgment and policies at major junctions in Israel’s ongoing war against Iran and its proxies.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Scorsese quote spooks him into coming up with an entirely new climax for Tecto, which will not feature the destruction of the bridge, rendering the crew’s journey entirely moot.Jack King, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Come January, both Trump and Pelosi will be back in public office for the first time since 2021, when their feud reached a climax over his false claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential race.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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