tricky

Example Sentences

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So that’s a tricky aspect of it that I didn’t expect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s a tricky environment for the Fed, but for now the economy has an inflation problem.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Ratio spreads get tricky if stocks continue to advance—as money spent on the hedge is lost—or if the ETF falls below the cash-secured put strike.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Ever since I began junior high in Tovime, getting to school before the bell rang was a tricky business, especially in farming season.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo