Sentence examples for were a major problem from inspiring English sources

During the Franco era, housing shortages and standards were a major problem.

Toni Nadal said his nephew's knees started bothering him this year in Miami in late March and were a major problem by early May in Rome.

Among those who said foreclosures were a major problem in their community, about 4 in 10 supported Mr. Romney, and about 3 in 10 supported Mr. Gingrich.

This could be bad news for the Tigers, as oblique injuries were a major problem for baseball players earlier this season.

As state schools began breaking up for the summer, teachers' leaders said recent high temperatures were a "major problem" for schools, making pupils lethargic and unable to concentrate.

As British police drew up a list of witnesses for questioning over the death, experts warned that thefts from nuclear facilities in the former Soviet Union were a major problem.

"They are a major problem".

Rabies is a major problem in China.

"Otherwise there could be a major problem".

Impunity is a major problem in Mexico.

It's a major problem for Al Qaeda".