problematic
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Not so long ago, to have a look at a problematic artery, doctors inserted a small camera down his throat — an invasive, painful and costly procedure.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
Released this week, the organization’s 2026 press freedom report also shows how a free press is becoming increasingly problematic across the world as a result.
From Salon • May 1, 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
But landlords say they fear the system will make it harder to remove problematic tenants.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
What’s more, the use of corpses has proven problematic for him, as you have seen.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
Vocabulary lists containing problematic
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