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tricky

[trik-ee] / ˈtrɪk i /




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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

There are still tricky obstacles that threaten to derail him - namely the trio of talented youngsters who remain in his half of the draw.

From BBC • May 31, 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

“It’s more just, ‘I know this can be tricky, and I really need to get it right.’”

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The tricky part will be finding the loose floorboard—if it’s still loose—and getting it lifted so we can see underneath it.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone




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