fraught

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In other words, Heathcliff’s role in the novel, and thus his fraught romance with Cathy, is predicated upon his non-white identity.

From Los Angeles Times

Weighing parents’ wishes against children’s worries is always fraught, and the Guthrie case adds to the stress.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the proposal is fraught with problems, according to a joint statement from nine non-governmental charity groups who rescue migrants in the Mediterranean.

From Barron's

Ms. Brown’s Erica tries to mediate the tension that suffuses the house, while Mr. Braithwaite’s Leni has a cool humor that also helps ease the fraught dynamic.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, carriage negotiations with programmers are more fraught, often leading to standoffs where channels are pulled, disrupting service to customers.

From Los Angeles Times