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tricky

adjective as in complicated, difficult

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adjective as in deceptive, sly

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England start their campaign with a tricky fixture on 3 October against South Africa, who they cannot take lightly despite their inconsistency.

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Today was about leaving some options open, at a tricky time.

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Earlier in her set Young told the crowd she had "had a tricky couple of days" due to a "sensitive matter".

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After a horrible summer, and a very tricky year, it is desperately needed if the party is to get back on track.

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However, given the nature of his injury, “it’s just tricky,” Gomes added.

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