In what context did you encounter a problem with this?
('. . .a problem of this' would be ungrammatical.)
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#1 11-Dec-2011, 11:07problem
What exactly is the difference between 'a problem with X' and 'a problem of X'?
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#2 11-Dec-2011, 11:16Re: problem
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#3 11-Dec-2011, 11:31Re: problem
Let's say, the difference between 'worldwide problems of food' and 'worldwide problems with food'. Or between 'problems of weather' and 'problems with weather'.
No difference?
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#4 11-Dec-2011, 18:11Re: problem
To me, of suggests that it is an inherent problem, part of its nature, while with would be for a problem that has occurred.
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#5 12-Dec-2011, 11:54Re: problem
Great answer! Thank you, tdol!
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