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problem

[prob-luhm] / ˈprɒb ləm /




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For example, it is starting to become more common for a man to see a specialist before his female partner - if an initial semen analysis suggests a potential problem.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

But the problem isn’t a shortage of pipelines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Pernicious anemia is different: the problem is not bleeding, but poor absorption of vitamin B12.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Incomes have fallen behind inflation recently, but lower oil prices should soon rectify the problem.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

After that, finding something to eat became our greatest problem.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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