one or more problem vs one or more problems

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'One or more problem' is used when referring to a single issue that may exist, while 'one or more problems' is used when talking about multiple issues that could be present.

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one or more problem

This phrase is correct when referring to a single issue that may exist.

This phrase is used when discussing the possibility of a singular problem or issue.

Examples:

There may be one or more problem that we need to address.

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Of the 166 studies conducted on aspartame's safety deemed relevant to humans, 92 % of independently-sponsored studies identified one or more problems with aspartame's safety.
Using good engineering judgment and safe practices, this check may be performed using a gas other than propane, such as CO2 or CO. A failed propane check might indicate one or more problems that may require corrective action, as follows:
Mrs. pritchard, there's one more problem.
No, it just introduces one more problem.
We still have one more problem to worry about.
- It'll be one more problem.
There's always just one more problem to fix.
I've got one more problem, then I'm through.
One problem always seems to replace another.
Salmonella in itself is one problem.
But, predictably, there are one or two problems.
A low implementation rate may therefore indicate problems in one or more of these phases.
Regarding the Mediterranean as such there are one or two important problems there.
I hope we can continue down that path despite the one or two problems that are there.
One problem which still needs to be resolved is that of the mutual recognition of qualifications.
Here for example is a Flamenco dancer, except there was one problem.
But I had one problem, my paintings never danced.
There's only one problem with that, Bob.
And then with one problem behind us, we ran straight into another.
We got back the money, but there was still one problem.

Alternatives:

one problem or more
a problem or more

one or more problems

This phrase is correct when talking about multiple issues that could be present.

This phrase is used when discussing the possibility of multiple problems or issues.

Examples:

There could be one or more problems affecting the system.

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Using good engineering judgment and safe practices, this check may be performed using a gas other than propane, such as CO2 or CO. A failed propane check might indicate one or more problems that may require corrective action, as follows:
Of the 166 studies conducted on aspartame's safety deemed relevant to humans, 92 % of independently-sponsored studies identified one or more problems with aspartame's safety.
Mrs. pritchard, there's one more problem.
No, it just introduces one more problem.
We still have one more problem to worry about.
- It'll be one more problem.
There's always just one more problem to fix.
I've got one more problem, then I'm through.
One problem always seems to replace another.
Salmonella in itself is one problem.
But, predictably, there are one or two problems.
A low implementation rate may therefore indicate problems in one or more of these phases.
Regarding the Mediterranean as such there are one or two important problems there.
I hope we can continue down that path despite the one or two problems that are there.
One problem which still needs to be resolved is that of the mutual recognition of qualifications.
Here for example is a Flamenco dancer, except there was one problem.
But I had one problem, my paintings never danced.
There's only one problem with that, Bob.
And then with one problem behind us, we ran straight into another.
We got back the money, but there was still one problem.

Alternatives:

multiple problems
several issues

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one or more problem vs one or more problems