problematic
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The problematic 20% are mostly in Iraq and Kuwait, the latter of which normally produces about 3% of the world’s oil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
To address Medicare’s solvency and rising health costs, “I could see some Medicare changes coming that could be problematic for retirees,” said Copeland.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
While watching “For Want of a Horse,” I recalled a program on PBS called “My Wild Affair” that wasn’t about zoophilia but about the problematic nature of human bonds with untamed animals.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
As long as the value isn’t further destroyed through other problematic acquisitions, our investment should do well under almost any circumstance.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Other board games, such as Trouble and Sorry, were also problematic: If a touch of bad luck stymied his plans, he became angry and would abandon the game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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