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The phrase "it could be tricky" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing a situation or task that may be difficult or complicated.
Example: "Completing the project on time could be tricky due to the unexpected delays."
Alternatives: "it might be challenging" or "it could be complicated."
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I asked Yentob once if he could see himself joining the BBC now, at the age of 21. "I have to say," he said, picking his words, "it could be tricky".
For now, it's more of an intriguing footnote to Apple's refresh of its iPad line, and it could be tricky to get support from a lot of carriers for the idea.
Elsewhere it could be tricky.
It would reinforce the group's credibility, though it could be tricky to achieve.
It could be tricky to prove that "cause and effect" link in a court.
It could be tricky ever to look at a battenberg in the same way.
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But using it to guide policy could be tricky.
The fact that he's a man and has been my chum for 20 years could be tricky — it is for a few of our other friends — but to me it is the occasion for a sweet and uncomplicated sense of joy.
That could be tricky when it comes to voters, who start with an ever-deepening skepticism of Congress.
Kieran was told he could get a part-time office job (which he could), provided it met his physical needs (which could be tricky).
However, doing this could be tricky as it may lead to a feeling that the bar is being lowered just to bring more women on boards.
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