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The word problem comes from a Greek word meaning what?

problem

[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /




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Despite not taking a training camp snap because of a back problem, the Rams’ veteran quarterback passed for a career-best 46 touchdowns and won his first NFL most valuable player award.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

The problem, as I see it, stems from both the urgency of the crisis we’re in and the misplacement of the skepticism.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Most of the UK's main airports were hit by the problem including Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Glasgow.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Improved equipment and rule changes could help but won’t solve the problem.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

“Mr. Haber, we have a problem with tomorrow’s fashion show,” I heard her say behind me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

According to Bates, supply-chain problems contributed to ongoing postponements — first to 2025 and then to 2026.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

It's not the first time - and won't be the last - when passengers are left flying on a wing and a prayer after problems at UK airports.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

In recent years, communities around the popular mountain have tightened access rules to Mount Fuji to ease severe overtourism problems.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

“Curved Air” returns often to the problems experienced by black Americans who have reported mistreatment within the medical system.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Sometimes it was a customer; most often it was simply a visitor—from a laborer with wooden klompen on his feet to a fleet owner—all bringing their problems to Father.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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