troublesome
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“A very, very special and troublesome player to defend,” Rams coach Sean McVay said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
That would have been especially troublesome for a community whose religious festivals were closely connected with agriculture, harvests, first fruits, and the seasonal cycle.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
But the rationing has frustrated many ordinary citizens, with Nasanjargal telling AFP that the lines are "very troublesome and extremely difficult overall".
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
This combination of high pollen levels, very warm days and oppressive nights can be particularly troublesome for hay fever sufferers.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
A secret, like a chore, always seems to lead to another, one even more troublesome than the first.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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