problematic
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That is especially problematic for Mexico, which has struggled to attract foreign investors and whose economic growth prospects hinge on that investment.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
“Cathy never gave up on beauty, even though beauty is a very difficult and problematic concept,” Molesworth said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
That is what makes support for the Callais decision so problematic.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
In the haste to disrupt the obesity epidemic, weight loss has been treated as the singular, undisputed metric of success, which experts say is problematic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Only those leaders who had stepped forward at the national level to promote the great cause when its success was still perilous and problematic were eligible.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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