problematic
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But it became problematic, he says, when "they would sell these life lessons" that would make "you feel so bad about yourself".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Prosecutors alleged the medical team ignored warning signs and provided problematic home care, contributing to his Nov. 25, 2020, heart attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
As long as the value isn’t further destroyed through other problematic acquisitions, our investment should do well under almost any circumstance.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
She adds that targeting dyes is a “good first step,” but they’re certainly not the only problematic additive the FDA should strictly regulate.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Getting the lakebed off the men was problematic; the hot water ran out long before the men did, and because the PX didn’t sell shaving soap, practically everyone had a brambly, dust-catching beard.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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