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deep trouble

NOUN
bad news
Synonyms
WEAK
bind bother concern danger difficulty dilemma dire straits disappointment distress grief headache hindrance hot water inconvenience mess misfortune nuisance pain predicament problem struggle torment woe

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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever called energy a “top priority” ahead of the summit, adding that Europe faces deep trouble if the jump in energy prices becomes structural.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Shortly before his job was eliminated, Bryant openly spoke out against the cuts in The Washington Post and Boston Globe, which he said landed him in deep trouble at the Pentagon.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

The pair came together with their team in deep trouble at 83-7 and put on 89, the highest eighth-wicket stand in the history of T20 internationals.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

A second yellow meant a 20-minute red - England were in deep trouble.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

To drop Julius into deep trouble, or not to?

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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