The CEO faced an ethical trilemma when deciding whether to prioritize profit, social responsibility, or employee well-being.
The character in the story encountered a moral trilemma where he had to choose between honesty, loyalty, and self-preservation.
The country found itself in an economic trilemma where it had to choose between currency stability, financial independence, and economic growth.
The government faced a political trilemma of balancing economic growth, social welfare, and environmental sustainability.
The team was stuck in a practical trilemma of having to deliver quality work on time while staying within budget constraints.