problematic
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The pipeline, which Shell sold last year, was one of its biggest, most expensive and ultimately most problematic bits of infrastructure in Nigeria.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“Cathy never gave up on beauty, even though beauty is a very difficult and problematic concept,” Molesworth said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
That is especially problematic for Mexico, which has struggled to attract foreign investors and whose economic growth prospects hinge on that investment.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
For one thing, bonds now offer higher starting yields that can better protect portfolios if stocks falter and inflation remains problematic.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
But Wittgenstein’s texts are puzzling, problematic, and unfinished.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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