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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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They are also looking at potentially problematic tactics around the changing of ticket categories.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The states have not indicated whether they plan to go to court to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner, but Bonta has said Ellison’s proposed consolidation, which is widely expected to lead to layoffs, is problematic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

That is what makes support for the Callais decision so problematic.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

This is particularly problematic for consumer discretionary companies—those that sell nonessential goods ands services.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The problematic patriotism of the Quaker petitioners was, Smith agreed, reprehensible.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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