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[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /




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That is a problem for banks trying to grow their loan books.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

"I think that part of the problem is that they're often not really given the chance on account of not being taken seriously."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Among his recommendations are involving children in collaborative problem solving and giving them opportunities to 'reset', an approach he believes works better than punishment.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

“The problem is that many of these people are more like 80% by the time an IPO comes around, and they don’t want to sell,” Schaffer says “It has become part of their identity.”

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

“I don’t know. The only problem is, we haven’t been able to find anyone who can see the enchantment since me.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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