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[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /




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The underlying problem, defense experts say, is that the United States designed its missile defense programs for a world in which only a few major powers like China and Russia posed serious threats.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Yet with inflation still a problem, he said he’s now steering clients toward “boring” dividend stocks and suggesting they take some risk off the table after the big run-up in artificial-intelligence plays.

From MarketWatch Sep. 6, 2026

Some residents are baffled that a growing city is having such a money problem.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

To solve this problem, the researchers developed a new theoretical framework that includes the electrical conductivity of the atmosphere.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

There’s only one problem: it’s all in a foreign language.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

In January 2005, the memorial closed for four months' renovation work, primarily to tackle problems of flooding and waterlogged ground around the site.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

“For all the problems we have, is there another market as deep or liquid? That answer is no,” Baird said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 6, 2026

Because heart and kidney disease often occur together, the guidelines emphasize identifying kidney problems earlier in people already receiving treatment for cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

The hazardous smoke has led to an increase in respiratory problems, forced schools to close, and has been drifting to neighbouring countries including -- Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines.

From Barron's Sep. 5, 2026

In 1850, when Phineas comes to Boston, Dr. Harlow feels he must keep the details of his patient's personality problems confidential, but he does tell some of the truth to Dr. Nelson Sizer.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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