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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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A 2025 Brookings Institution analysis of six of them found that the problematic enrollment patterns prevalent in North Carolina and Arizona hold true for state programs in general.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

Now banks have worked through the most problematic loans and are seeing lower delinquencies in their real-estate portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Cancino has appealed his termination, arguing that other officers in his unit carried out more of the problematic stops.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

“It’s one of the reasons why tomato and lettuce prices have been so problematic so far in 2026,” Volpe said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

I wanted to tell her that as long as she could keep her somewhat problematic attitude in check during a job interview, I didn't think she'd have a problem finding long-term employment.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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