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Recent Examples of iffy
Though the research is still iffy on how certain types could ease tummy troubles, there’s logic behind the hype: A gut microbiome that’s off-kilter, or running relatively low on those supportive critters, is linked with GI (and other) woes.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025
However, watchdog groups said that for data centers the tradeoffs are iffy, because the facilities don't tend to create large numbers of jobs, while the amount of electricity required can be immense.
—Paige Tortorelli,pippa Stevens,agne Tolockaite, CNBC, 20 June 2025
The Panthers ended the period on the power play after an iffy elbowing penalty on Draisaitl.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Now, as for which fighter will score that knockout, that’s where things get a little iffy.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 7 July 2025
However, watchdog groups said that for data centers the tradeoffs are iffy, because the facilities don't tend to create large numbers of jobs, while the amount of electricity required can be immense.
—Paige Tortorelli,pippa Stevens,agne Tolockaite, CNBC, 20 June 2025
The Panthers ended the period on the power play after an iffy elbowing penalty on Draisaitl.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Now, as for which fighter will score that knockout, that’s where things get a little iffy.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iffy
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Well, not just them: also some of our most questionable corporations.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The clubs engaged in an arms race that many of them could not afford and which was financed either with debt or the cash of questionable characters.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Previous reports by other news outlets have highlighted problematic behaviors by Meta chatbots related to children.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Which is to say, restricted access is problematic when the conditions of those restrictions aren’t in accord with U.S. antitrust law.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Quantum technology is still years from achieving broad commercial viability, making future revenue streams uncertain.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His analysis illustrated the highly uncertain nature of where tariff policy is leading.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Leadership has never been easy, but the terrain leaders stand on today feels shakier than ever.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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This is an important offseason for Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr after a shaky sophomore NBA campaign.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Even though Zuckerberg has snatched some of his AI workers, Altman is doubtful that his competitor will be able to replicate the same success of OpenAI.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Trump has long been doubtful of the mutual defense alliance.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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Carl Anka So much about this side is debatable except in midfield and, rather perversely, up front, where even a wantaway Alexander Isak seems the best option in the medium term (if not perhaps before the window closes).—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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While high school visits are appreciated, their necessity and effectiveness are debatable.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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For a limited time, customers will be able to add brass initial charms, available at select Stella McCartney boutiques worldwide, to their shoes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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The film is set for a limited theatrical release on Dec. 24.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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On bright sunny days in summer, look for a shady place where light intensity is reduced.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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Once they’ve been admitted, users have access to profiles of men annotated with information such as background checks and dating reviews; men with shady dating histories are rated with red flags.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Iffy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iffy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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