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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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As long as the value isn’t further destroyed through other problematic acquisitions, our investment should do well under almost any circumstance.

From Barron's • 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

Goldman says this strategy is simply a workaround to hold platforms accountable for problematic third party content it publishes.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Even within the United States, the fate of those principles was still problematic.

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




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