troublesome
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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
On the other hand, Ohtani missed his last start for treatment of a troublesome left knee, and neither Snell nor Glasnow has pitched since May.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
And on Wednesday, they rid themselves of two troublesome streaks in a single evening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Once in office, and without any pressing worries over the future of devolution, where the troublesome island on Britain's doorstep was concerned, Starmer could spend his time trying to rebuild relations with the Irish government.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
No fewer than seven weeks of sometimes acrimonious discussion between wizards of all nationalities were devoted to the troublesome question of magical creatures.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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