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Recent Examples of iffy
That’s not on the cards this time around with that market still iffy and not expected to deliver similar results.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
While some products have iffy discounts every late November, TV prices are legitimately slashed, keeping these big-ticket gadgets on the top of the list of things to buy on Black Friday.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Still, over the years, the link between mobile phone radiation and cancer has always been a little iffy.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2024
Making this selection even more iffy is the health of wide receiver DJ Moore and running back D’Andre Swift, among others.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
While some products have iffy discounts every late November, TV prices are legitimately slashed, keeping these big-ticket gadgets on the top of the list of things to buy on Black Friday.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Still, over the years, the link between mobile phone radiation and cancer has always been a little iffy.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2024
Making this selection even more iffy is the health of wide receiver DJ Moore and running back D’Andre Swift, among others.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
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Watson was listed as a full participant and questionable for the game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2025
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Carter was questionable because of left shoulder soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Dismantling problematic beliefs and cultural behaviors requires intentional efforts to build trust, foster innovation and align values.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Now, a Kenyan company is turning the problematic plant into a bioplastic that could help with reforestation efforts.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
12 Jan. 2025
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TikTok’s viability had been uncertain since then-President Trump moved to shut it down in 2020, citing national security concerns.—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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However, whether that argument would work in court is uncertain, according to Rozenshtein.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The 20-year-old Gauff overcame a shaky start and a total of 32 unforced errors and nine double faults to secure her 11th first-round win at a major in the last 12 Grand Slams.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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In these shaky times, investors can enhance their portfolio returns by adding stocks backed by solid financials and long-term growth opportunities.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2025
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Flowers was listed as doubtful throughout the week and upgraded wide receiver Anthony Miller from the practice squad.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The injury report, where Flowers was listed as doubtful, ended any suspense.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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How much this will enhance the comet’s brightness is debatable.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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Van Dijk’s goal against Arsenal was one, with Ibrahima Konate’s header against Wolverhampton Wanderers the other — although even that second one is debatable, given 30 seconds elapsed between Andy Robertson’s corner and the centre-back heading home.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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There were dozens of producers across the country making single malt whiskey but distribution was limited, products were young and pricing wasn’t particularly attractive relative to other single malt products on store shelves.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Founded in 1999 by star designer Stephen Sousa, the firm began with a focus on restaurant design during a time when economic opportunities were quite limited.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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And Mark, in turn, begins to suspect that something shady is happening at Lumon.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
15 Jan. 2025
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But fake paramours, fly-by-night contractors, bogus handymen and shady housing professionals are guilty, too.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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