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
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