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thorny
adjective as in difficult, problematic
Example Sentences
The battle between the state and its biggest city gets at one of the thorniest obstacles to solving the state’s housing problems.
Having two CEOs means boards can also solve thorny retention issues.
The announcements did not cover some thorny issues both sides have not reached a resolution on.
And its success kicks up thornier questions for Netanyahu, a deeply unpopular leader with many Israelis and whose critics accuse of prolonging the war to guarantee his political survival at the expense of hostages’ lives.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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