problematic
Example Sentences
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The law also contains problematic exemptions for certain categories of plastic foodware, they say.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
The BBC contacted the companies behind several of the adverts found to be problematic.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Unfortunately, the people who can really leave an impact quickly are also often the most problematic.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Not so long ago, to have a look at a problematic artery, doctors inserted a small camera down his throat — an invasive, painful and costly procedure.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
The awkward silence of the civil rights community, however, is more problematic.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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