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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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Jeon said those involved "denied any intentional wrongdoing, saying they only realised the campaign could be problematic after the issue drew public backlash".

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

“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

But unemployment rates are a narrow measure, and using them to draw comparisons between different groups of workers can be problematic, said Brad Hershbein, senior economist at the W.E.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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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