troublesome
Example Sentences
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The Devil’s Backbone is a particularly troublesome spot, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
The contagious respiratory illness typically kills thousands of people in the U.S. each year, though that number can rise significantly in years with troublesome viral variants.
It wasn’t troublesome to go through airport security then; the lines were short and quick because screening “wasn’t that thorough,” Price said.
From Los Angeles Times
Potentially disturbing was how one noted Ram may have pushed past his limits, as receiver Davante Adams limped off the field early in the fourth quarter after apparently reinjuring his troublesome hamstring.
From Los Angeles Times
The focus by Nasdaq, the SEC, and Finra on underwriters with histories of troublesome IPOs reflects the frequent appearance of certain small investment banks in problematic offerings.
From Barron's
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