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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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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

I’d supported, even instigated, the college talk, but I’d underestimated just how problematic getting him into college would be.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz




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