How to Use tricky in a Sentence
tricky
adjective- The lock is tricky to open.
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The art of survival in the world of the press can be a tricky one.
— Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024 -
Keep in Mind: The top of the unit is a little tricky to get off.
— Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023 -
Cutting the bolt, screw or stud to length can be tricky.
— Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023 -
One drawback is that this brush is kind of tricky to clean.
— Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023 -
But this also is the part of the equation that makes pro sports so tricky.
— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2022 -
For instance, getting the pump on and aligned can be tricky.
— Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 12 Oct. 2023 -
And while the scent of pure leather can be tricky, fear not—this does not skew barnyard.
— Town & Country, 3 Mar. 2023 -
The life of an artist in a police state is very tricky — always has been.
— Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 Nov. 2023 -
Knowing how much to ask, how close to get, and how soon to do so can be tricky.
— Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2023 -
This process can be tricky for those who are new to the world of crocheting.
— Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 13 Dec. 2022 -
Cons There are only 15 shades to choose from, so finding the right shade can be tricky.
— Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023 -
All this business about images is tricky, and tetchy, and strange.
— Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2023 -
Cy was declarer at four hearts, and West led a tricky queen of trumps.
— Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024 -
Comets are finicky, and predicting how bright this one will get is tricky.
— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 5 Jan. 2024 -
But our short- and medium-term futures are more tricky.
— Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2023 -
The tricky part is placing a number value on the extent of the effect.
— IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024 -
How did the cast and team prep for the series given its tricky subject matter?
— Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024 -
This is where things get tricky, as Daphne is either doing one of two things.
— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Dec. 2022 -
The site can be tricky for new people to understand, and might not be what fills the Twitter void in the long run.
— Heather Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Dec. 2022 -
Its a middle ground between a full lease that might be tricky to hang onto and a tent.
— Kevin J. Beaty, NPR, 8 May 2024 -
Should the Globes move forward as planned, there is the tricky question of conflicting shows.
— Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Aug. 2023 -
Asking to leave work on time or taking some time off can be tricky enough.
— Samra Zulfaqar, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024 -
While DeRozan to the Heat cannot be ruled out, finding a common ground with money seems tricky.
— Barry Jackson and, Miami Herald, 4 July 2024 -
What makes things tricky is that solitude is not the same as loneliness.
— Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2022 -
Knowing what to invest in can be tricky when hunting for pieces for a new space.
— Bianca Lambert, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2023 -
What to Consider The waist is not adjustable, so getting the right size may be tricky.
— Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024 -
This can be tricky for golfers working with tight spaces.
— John Thompson, Men's Health, 20 July 2023 -
But understanding how, when and how much of these bonds to buy can get tricky.
— Veronica Dagher, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2022 -
This can be a tricky task when working with people who aren’t themselves proficient in technology.
— Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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