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"Receiving the Russian finance minister here sends a signal I find troubling," Klingbeil said, adding that he made it clear he would not stand with Siluanov for a joint photo.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Nonetheless, protesters say the backlash and the prime minister’s speech point to a troubling double standard.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

The efforts speaks to the increasingly stringent — and desperate — measures public agencies and lawmakers in California are attempting in order to stem a troubling rise in e-bike incidents.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

This bull market, or melt-up, has been earnings-led, whereas the previous one was valuation-led, which makes it more sustainable and less troubling than what led to the tech wreck.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Every phone vibrates and dings in unison, a strange and troubling cacophony.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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