thorny
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The thorny protection of hedges led to other historical meanings, though.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Spain's colonisation of Mexico has become a thorny issue in recent years, prompting calls for an apology and an apparent diplomatic snub.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Ahead of U.S.-Iranian talks in Pakistan over the weekend, Iran’s de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a thorny issue, with traffic through the waterway still severely limited.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
“The Drama” contemplates thorny matters, but it’s not satire.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Midfolk ran screaming left and right as patches of the thorny ceiling fell to the ground in explosions of heat and sparks.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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