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problematic

[prob-luh-mat-ik] / ˌprɒb ləˈmæt ɪk /


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Instead of relying on drugs that target individual cancer-related processes, their approach uses microRNAs, small pieces of genetic material capable of suppressing the activity of multiple problematic genes at the same time.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Lawyers for SJ and KDB will argue that their clients were exposed to "addictive and problematic" social media apps when they started using them at ages 13 and 15, respectively, according to court documents.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

Steyer said that although he believes the way the measure is written is "problematic", it is necessary to protect vulnerable Californians.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

This process can take years and requires veterans to navigate multiple layers of review before reaching a court, which is problematic enough.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026

Selectively shorting the most problematic mortgage-backed securities in history today amounts to just such an opportunity.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis


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