tricky

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Don’t miss: ‘This is a tricky subject’: We’re in our 70s and our only child is 40.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

"I had a dilemma before I started because finding a reference for the shops that I remember was really tricky and I don't think I could have done it justice through memory," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

It all sounds easy enough, but in practice, starting that chain reaction is an extremely tricky process.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland