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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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Stranded or struggling robots became the new Bird scooters — nifty ideas that proved more problematic in practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

She adds that targeting dyes is a “good first step,” but they’re certainly not the only problematic additive the FDA should strictly regulate.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

"The resources Meta is devoting to blocking these ads would be better spent improving user safety through functional tools to reduce problematic use and to detect and remove users under age 13," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

So how should investors position themselves for this new, problematic epoch?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“But she knows it’s problematic for you, having Jermaine’s bed in your room?”

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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