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not straightforward



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"The authority is committed to finding a solution to this problem, although it is not straightforward," said the report.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

However, Ukrainian support to the Gulf is not straightforward.

From Barron's Mar. 28, 2026

Observing this new magnetic state was not straightforward because the signals involved are extremely faint.

From Science Daily Feb. 13, 2026

He continued, “it’s not straightforward to do, because this is essentially trying to measure a big portion of the shadow economy.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

Of course, making a real machine from a drawing is not straightforward.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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