problematic
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But what’s problematic about this is something else.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Normally, carmakers can easily trace where potentially problematic parts originated and how they were imported, but with the substandard air-bag parts, there are no records of who sent them to the U.S. and distributed them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Food-safety issues were more problematic for the industry prior to COVID-19 as well as the broader adoption of social media that we argue has shortened consumers’ attention spans,” the analysts wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
In late May it launched an investigation to determine whether Vietnam's failure to stamp out IP violations was "unreasonable" and problematic for US commerce.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Attending the Brooklyn public schools was also problematic.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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