tricky

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Points, too, for the solid casting, from the leads’ tricky pivoting from openness to caginess, to the criminally underseen Wasikowska, who navigates maternal complexities of worry and compassion that confound easy pigeonholing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

When play did get under way, two hours later than scheduled, only six of the early starters broke par as strong winds buffeted an already tricky course on Long Island, New York.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

How long that lasts, however, is anyone’s guess, and a Fed that’s preparing to define itself on being quiet and nimble might find it tricky to tamp down inflation expectations if the agreement falls through.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

As ever, Mr. Pollack stresses that there are no magic solutions or genius innovations to be deployed, only tricky compromises to be struck by local governments in local contexts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Pieret happened to pick an object that was impossible to sell, tricky to steal, and specifically desired by Picasso.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day