tricky

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‘This is a tricky subject’: We’re in our 70s and our only child is 40.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The role of Desdemona becomes tricky to navigate in a contemporary setting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“When he arrives at Southwark House as a terse, brusque, tricky man, you’ve already experienced his level of affection with his wife and that’s really important contextually,” Haig says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The earnings and sales projections themselves have also become tricky.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“Your grandpop is a tricky man, baby,” Ma began to explain, but then she got hung up and didn’t seem to know what else to say, so she looked at Dad.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds