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“NYC 93” is about the celebratory chaos of band life in the early ’90s, “The Long Goodbye” addresses the horrors of dementia, and the title track is about closure, whether positive or problematic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
He said the assumption can be problematic, and that intelligence is not necessarily so linear.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Many Israelis find the violent, messianic ideology of some settlers deeply problematic.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Colleges’ bond issuances, private-equity investments and intellectual property agreements all hinge on maintaining tax-exempt status, so sudden doubt about whether schools will comply with the law can be problematic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Madison’s thinking was decidedly less eccentric, although still problematic.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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