tricky

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The tricky bit there, however, is the collection of evidence.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

"What criteria will be used to reserve seats for women? That's the tricky part. How do you decide which constituencies are set aside?"

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Maybe add some laminated instructions with particularly tricky systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Recent history points toward a tricky regulatory path.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The tricky part will be finding the loose floorboard—if it’s still loose—and getting it lifted so we can see underneath it.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone