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requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
the candidate tried to avoid discussing his views on the thorny issue
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Recent Examples of thorny
When Did the Moon Form? When the Moon actually formed and receded away from the Earth is a thorny issue.
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Francis Nimmo, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
This series looked at the thorny politics and unique matters that would swing the critical battleground state.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
Every chatbot's conversations will display values that some user somewhere could find objectionable, and every firm will face challenges in how their AIs answer thorny questions about race, gender, religion, politics and more.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Disney, which navigated a thorny, multi-player proxy fight early in the year with Nelson Peltz the primary antagonist, ended 2024 up 23%.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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Francis Nimmo, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
This series looked at the thorny politics and unique matters that would swing the critical battleground state.
—Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
Every chatbot's conversations will display values that some user somewhere could find objectionable, and every firm will face challenges in how their AIs answer thorny questions about race, gender, religion, politics and more.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Disney, which navigated a thorny, multi-player proxy fight early in the year with Nelson Peltz the primary antagonist, ended 2024 up 23%.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thorny
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Much like the iconic caveman from Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones, Hollins went barefoot and sported a blue necktie and a short-sleeve, leopard-print loincloth with a jagged hemline.Gil Macias, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Comments For over a century, the rugged beauty of the Dolomites — with its jagged peaks rising above lush meadows and hills — has attracted wellness travelers the world over.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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Simplifying Complexity Through Narratives Leaders often need to communicate complex strategies or concepts, which can be difficult for teams to fully grasp.Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.John Hope Bryant, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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But the Path of Exile community is also pretty prickly, and many are calling for GGG to take action against him for boosting or account sharing as that’s against TOS and other players would be banned for it.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tingly Foods Sichuan Pepper Peanuts Red and green Sichuan peppercorns pack a prickly punch in this crunchy snack, perfect alongside a cold, crisp beer.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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Rempe became a fan favorite in New York as a rookie last season, making a name for himself around the NHL by fighting the league's biggest and toughest stalwarts.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Resolutions often fail due to an all-or-nothing mindset full of tough self-criticism.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Beyond obvious symptoms such as a scratchy throat and runny nose, Hur urges people to watch for changes in their sense of smell or whether their normally thin, clear mucus becomes thicker.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms can range from the mild, such as burning or itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, and headache, to severe respiratory issues, including difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and chest pain.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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During the 2024 presidential campaign, as Musk embraced the Republican Party and then Trump, his pro-China views brought him into conflict with parts of the MAGA coalition, including on the sensitive topic of immigration.John Hyatt, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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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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After unsuccessful and complicated head coaching stays at Derby County, United, Birmingham City and now Plymouth, pundits have begun speculating where Rooney could end up next.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Closing on a New Home: The final step of a real estate purchase can be the most complicated.Julie Lasky, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Thorny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thorny. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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