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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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And these cameras do provide solace, occasionally serving to prevent problematic behavior and even criminal acts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

"I brought back Ali G because he is a problematic dinosaur," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

This process can take years and requires veterans to navigate multiple layers of review before reaching a court, which is problematic enough.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

This was despite the fact that Gillis’ track record of problematic, punching-down monologues spoke for itself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Getting the lakebed off the men was problematic; the hot water ran out long before the men did, and because the PX didn’t sell shaving soap, practically everyone had a brambly, dust-catching beard.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand


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