Situation for being torn (7)

I believe the answer is:

dilemma

(Other definitions for dilemma that I've seen before include "Awkward situation" , "embarrassment" , "Shavian doctor's problem" , "doubtful state" , "I lammed away to find perplexing situation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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