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problem

[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /




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Trump openly acknowledged the problem from Iran’s side on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Not having a dining room isn’t a problem because there’s a welcoming patio just outside the French doors, with two chairs, a couch and a coffee table.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Energy economist Shi noted, however, that while these agreements mark a "diplomatic breakthrough", it is not a resolution to the problem.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Part of the problem is the impressive run gold recorded previously: The precious metal gained 65% in 2025, its largest one-year net gain on record, and biggest one-year percentage move since 1979.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

So we had to accept a bad solution to our problem.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom