problematic
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“The shortfall would become especially problematic if a conflict arose with an opponent whose arsenal included large numbers of ballistic and cruise missiles,” according to the report, adding China maintains such an arsenal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
But in the document, the EU admits the "existing rules do not suffice", since there is no "outright ban on common problematic features".
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
He said the assumption can be problematic, and that intelligence is not necessarily so linear.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
While they acknowledge some of his behaviour was still problematic, it was decided his risk of reoffending had been reduced enough for him to be released - with 10 licence conditions.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Iodine 131 is a particularly problematic radioactive isotope because it tends to drift for long distances on the wind.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing problematic
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