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problem

[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /




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But, he said, he’s clear now that it’s not a money problem.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

At the Cox's Bazar courthouse, prosecutor Tawhidul Anwar said he was overwhelmed by the scale of the problem.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Another solution to this front-line problem grows in Scandinavian forests.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Daisy Kelly's business was inspired by a personal problem - for years she'd been pulling out her eyelashes.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

“Last night after you left me at the fountain with your oh so charismatic sounds like a you problem comment.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

"Buckets and watering cans can still be used, and there are exemptions, including where water use is necessary for health and safety reasons or for customers with severe mobility problems."

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Brombil Reservoir in Margam, Neath Port Talbot, attracted thousands of visitors after going viral on TikTok, which caused traffic problems and littering in the area.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

They point to broader problems in the VA disability system, which is being gamed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

“Unfortunately, raptors get lead poisoning often, and that’s one of the problems we deal with,” she said, noting that their recent patient has yet to be diagnosed with this.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Then led by Dr. Dorothy Height, the National Council of Negro Women focused on the economic problems facing Black women.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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