structural problem

collocation in English

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structural
adjective
uk
/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl/us
/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ.əl/
relating to the way in which parts of a system or object ...
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problem
noun[C]
uk
/ˈprɒb.ləm/us
/ˈprɑː.bləm/
a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with ...
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Given that fact, thestructuralproblemearly theorists had with this response makes it intriguing regarding a comparative psychology of uncertainty monitoring.
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Astructuralproblemis chosen that involves the repeated optimization of many interconnected modules, and thus takes full advantage of this increase in speed.
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There is astructuralproblemhere relating to the current status and role of music leaders.
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Arguments are often advanced for particular types of property rights regimes as the solution to thestructuralproblem.
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Heavy reliance on means-tested benefits represents astructuralproblem: it will hit the target for some, but miss it for others.
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That story neatly illustrates the other mainstructuralproblem—the first being the expansion of means-testing—that affects the administration and delivery of welfare entitlement.
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But the deficit is a long-termstructuralproblemthat will not be cured merely by the easing of domestic demand.
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Local authorities have astructuralproblemtoo, as many areas such as shire counties have a collection authority and a disposal authority.
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There is, therefore, a two levelstructuralproblem—one problem at the raw material stage and another at the distilling stage.
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This really is astructuralproblem, because it is a question of attitude.
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Thisstructuralproblemis an obstacle to progress and the development of communities in particular, and humanity in general.
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The lesson is that benefit fraud should be tackled as an administrative problem, rather than as astructuralproblemin some benefits.
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That is the majorstructuralproblemwhich we have been trying to overcome.
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The underlyingstructuralproblemin the economy is the over-valuation of the pound driving a booming consumer sector and a depressed tradeables sector.
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We have astructuralproblemin handling these matters.
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That certainly is not an answer to thestructuralproblem.
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That difference begins to represent a realstructuralproblemthat must be tackled.
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We have an under-employed work force, and that is a long-termstructuralproblem.
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What is emerging is not just a financial but astructuralproblem.
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It is time that the industry faced up to the fact that, if thatstructuralproblemis not tackled, problems will increase.
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