problem

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The problem: Naval escorts for tankers through such a narrow waterway in a war zone would be nearly impossible, say allied officials and military experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"It's a real problem for the elderly. You have to wear a mask the entire time you're breathing this air," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, the Canal and River Trust has warned there is a national problem with hundreds of Lime e-bikes being dumped in rivers and canals.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“This is a problem that could eventually be solved in the private market.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And I love how obvious my progress is—how a distance that seems impossible one week is no problem the next.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison