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Recent Examples of iffy
There’s only so much that Apple can physically do to improve the iPhone’s camera or adjust its screen size, and software updates that many consumers already feel iffy about are likely a harder sell.
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Andrew Torgan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
Rosario is typically an OK hitter but an iffy fielder.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Still, Karlsson’s work in the defensive zone has been iffy (sound familiar), and a shaky performance in a 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday drew the ire of Sullivan.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
As a boxing match-style announcer intones some very iffy facts – 7’3 inches tall?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Torgan, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
Rosario is typically an OK hitter but an iffy fielder.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Still, Karlsson’s work in the defensive zone has been iffy (sound familiar), and a shaky performance in a 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday drew the ire of Sullivan.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
As a boxing match-style announcer intones some very iffy facts – 7’3 inches tall?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
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The political left, especially George Soros, have worked for racial divide by pushing very questionable theories of victimhood.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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The industry’s knowledge base remains alarmingly shallow, leading to questionable valuations and incomplete business cases.Kjartan Rist, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Charging in cold temperatures Charging an electric vehicle in cold weather is generally not problematic.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Its drivers were problematic when Alchemist first launched, but the worst of these issues are resolved.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
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But the outcome at the end of a tumultuous week had been uncertain after Trump had insisted the deal include an increase in the government’s borrowing limit.Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Details on how the berm area in question has evolved over the years through different rain and flood events and if there has been any reconstruction or repairs with a revolving board was uncertain.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Prediction: Oregon 38, Penn State 28 ACC Championship Game: No. 17 Clemson vs No. 8 SMU After a shaky start to the year, the Tigers have battled back.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, when doubts creep in at the first signs of struggle or conflict, their commitment falters due to a shaky emotional foundation.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Key injuries Chargers: TE Will Dissly (shoulder, out); CB Cam Hart (concussion, out); DB Elijah Molden (knee, doubtful); G Zion Johnson (ankle, questionable); DL Otito Ogbonnia (pelvis, questionable); LB Denzel Perryman (groin, questionable), TE Hayden Hurst (hip, questionable).Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Count us doubtful that Republicans will be able to make major changes to environmental laws without negotiating with Senate Democrats.Daniel Moore, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, whether that is beneficial for the greater good is debatable.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The ethics of moving to Canada for those unhappy with incoming U.S. political leadership is debatable, of course.Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
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Chanel last week announced that Matthieu Blazy would be taking over from Virginie Viard as its new creative lead—meaning there are perhaps a limited number of Bottega Veneta placements to come from Rihanna.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Research on the effects of chronic or low-level exposure remains limited.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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When temperatures start to warm in spring, begin to harden off the plant by placing it in a shady spot during the daytime.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Ji Chang-wook, who plays a shady broker, is bloodied and battered from the beginning of the series to the end.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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