fraught

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The path from dictatorship to democracy is fraught, but with the illusion broken and the people empowered, freedom is finally within reach.

From The Wall Street Journal

For homeowners who do rebuild, finding an insurance policy is likely to be fraught.

From The Wall Street Journal

It takes decades to bring copper discoveries to production, and existing mines are fraught with challenges that can disrupt output.

From The Wall Street Journal

From being locked out of assets to facing a “widow’s penalty” that can raise tax rates, the transition from a partnership to solo financial management is fraught with potential costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Anyone that's had the misfortune of making that journey with any frequency will know it's fraught with delays and accidents and road closures and extreme weather events," he says.

From BBC