problematic
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Before Riot Grrrl, Theo Kogan was enforcing an early version of “girls to the front,” calling out problematic men at their shows, on mic and from the stage.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
To address Medicare’s solvency and rising health costs, “I could see some Medicare changes coming that could be problematic for retirees,” said Copeland.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
But it became problematic, he says, when "they would sell these life lessons" that would make "you feel so bad about yourself".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Prosecutors alleged the medical team ignored warning signs and provided problematic home care, contributing to his Nov. 25, 2020, heart attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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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