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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
Adam Digby, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
At the corner of Biddle Street and Greenmount Avenue, the framing is visible on a 109-unit apartment building that will include a new Enoch Pratt Free Library branch.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Sport 1 includes Obsidian chrome trim and a special illuminated grille, while Sport 2 adds everything from the Luxury 2 package along with an adaptive forward lighting system and cornering night vision.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Collecting a pass from Locatelli, Thuram drove into the box before drilling a low shot beyond David De Gea and into the bottom corner of the net.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
At the corner of Biddle Street and Greenmount Avenue, the framing is visible on a 109-unit apartment building that will include a new Enoch Pratt Free Library branch.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Unfortunately Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool have cornered the market on that lately to better effect.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
Sport 1 includes Obsidian chrome trim and a special illuminated grille, while Sport 2 adds everything from the Luxury 2 package along with an adaptive forward lighting system and cornering night vision.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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An editorial from Bloomberg highlights this dilemma and explores the idea that forcing all employees back to the office could risk the best workers to quit.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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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
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In addition, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District has been an ongoing problem for the city, particularly the notorious intersection of 12th Ave.Richard Harrold, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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The collision occurred shortly after 1 p.m. at the intersection of 51st Avenue and Bell Road.Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Despite Bitcoin recently reaching the $100,000 milestone, Google search activity remains surprisingly subdued.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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After serving a single term in the White House, Carter was the longest-living former president and the only one to reach the century milestone.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024
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Sutherland keeps us guessing, while establishing one of the more heartening qualities of his career: a general disinterest in hogging the spotlight and a willingness to cede it to his female co-stars.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 25 June 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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Boston has received much acclaim for its training staff and pitching coaches, fronted by Andrew Bailey.Joey Copponi, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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For more than a quarter of a century, Martin has fronted Coldplay, which by some measures is this marble’s biggest band right now.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Stir thoroughly and garnish with celery, olives, or a pickle.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Then place any small dishes such as olives or pickles (see Accoutrements below) on the board first.Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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The crash occurred at 10:34 p.m. on High Ridge Road near the junction with Cedarwood Drive, according to Sgt.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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The crash, just north of the Interstate 380 junction, blocked all lanes.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kim stages any number of thrilling action sequences, with large-scale troop and armored vehicle movements that bring the drama to an exciting and stirring climax.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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The word for the fifth-act climax of risotto—the scene in which the butter (preferably cold, from the fridge) and the Parmesan are brought onstage and obliged to mingle with the other characters—is mantecatura.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corner. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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