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The word problem comes from a Greek word meaning what?

problem

[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /




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The technical problem at Prestwick in Ayrshire caused disruption at airports across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, delaying dozens of flights.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

Instead of tinkering with these interventions, which are likely to create further problems and another layer of interventions, we should deal with the fundamental problem.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

Tidal disruption events offer a way around that problem.

From Science Daily Sep. 21, 2026

The problem for the EU and for Europe more broadly is this has a destabilising effect far further afield.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

We have evolved an uneasy peace with them but there is the problem of familiarity.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

Common brain-related symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, memory problems, and low mood.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

Published in eBioMedicine, the findings could help explain persistent problems such as fatigue-related loss of motivation, slower movement, and memory difficulties.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

Dr Zainab Laftah, a consultant dermatologist, explains that most of the so-called problems you encounter during puberty are related to testosterone, which drives rises in oil production and acne.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

China’s rulers solved that issue, though not without some continuing problems.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

Being on my best behavior at all times was just one of the problems with being the commander’s kid, and today of all days I did not want to play the polite and well-behaved daughter.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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