problematic
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"I think that this is a very broad, problematic thing... putting many people at risk," said Fenton.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
This was despite the fact that Gillis’ track record of problematic, punching-down monologues spoke for itself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
They proved you could destroy a problematic protein by bringing a smooth protein closer to an enzyme that helps dispose of cell waste—without needing to latch on to the protein like traditional drugs do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The researchers then examined several psychological factors that might influence problematic smartphone use.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Eventually, she found a school that was an appropriate match for her problematic son.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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