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"Knowing what medications you are taking, when they were started, and for what indication is important in order to identify possible prescribing cascades that may be problematic."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
While they acknowledge some of his behaviour was still problematic, it was decided his risk of reoffending had been reduced enough for him to be released - with 10 licence conditions.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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
But any trading consistently above the psychologically important 5% level could be problematic, he added, because it tends to lead to a risk-off market backdrop.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Other board games, such as Trouble and Sorry, were also problematic: If a touch of bad luck stymied his plans, he became angry and would abandon the game.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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