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It’s hard to cause trouble for a boss who can simply write rabble-rousers out of the scripted action.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

They are trying to reassure shoppers and visitors that the city centre is safe, and deter groups of children from coming to town to cause trouble.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

He doesn’t cause trouble for fellow Republicans, Senate leadership, or the White House.

From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2026

On Thursday authorities in Birmingham, the country’s second-largest city, prohibited the fans of an Israeli soccer team from attending a match next month, even though the threats to cause trouble are coming from locals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2025

He tried to come up with something to say, but words failed him as he stood on the chemistry desk, looking at the guy who everyone knew liked to cut class and cause trouble.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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