deep trouble

Example Sentences

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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

Iran's economy is in deep trouble, with little prospect for growth this year or next.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

That was the first inkling that we were in deep trouble, and that has been sustained with these prosecutions.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

Mundín opens the door, his face so drained and pale that I’m sure the police have somehow tracked me down and my family is in deep trouble.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez