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bumpy ride

NOUN

difficult time

Synonyms

WEAK

rough time tough time

Example Sentences

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Anyone planning to work for another decade or longer could be in for a bumpy ride to retirement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Waldorf was strapped into a five-point harness in the back of an ambulance and began the bumpy ride along rural roads.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

But a few factors could make for a bumpy ride in the months ahead.

From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026

It’s been a bumpy ride lately for air travelers.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

I considered the bumpy ride down Purgatory Hill and into the grove, where I would lean my bike against an old oak and go find my dog.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles