problematic
Example Sentences
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Although the district attorney has admitted that the charge “is extremely problematic from both a factual and a legal basis,” the case is still proceeding.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
There isn’t a special level where debt goes from problematic to catastrophic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
This is a metric investors watch closely, so anything less than a beat could be problematic for the stock.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
One study found a sharp rise in what it termed "problematic" social media use among children since the pandemic.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Retrieving a sample from Bobby, however, was decidedly more problematic.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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