therein lies the problem

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: that is the problem
I don't know what to do, and therein lies the problem.

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And therein lies the problem: Whether or not the lab-leak theory on the origin of Covid-19 is correct, virologists have had a long time to come to terms with gain-of-function research. — John P. Moore, STAT, 10 Nov. 2021 And therein lies the problem: As the pandemic kicked consumer spending into high gear, some companies came out as clear winners, with the expanding payrolls to match. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Feb. 2023

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“Therein lies the problem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/therein%20lies%20the%20problem. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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