in trouble
Example Sentences
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"She used to get us in trouble with my dad when we were younger," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Another woman posted a photo of her horse and wrote: “My four-legged friend got in trouble and they came to his rescue with an impressive level of ingenuity and strength, and I’m so grateful.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
"It's a double-edged sword, the same rebellious nature that got me in trouble, is the same rebellious nature that helps me get through the shame," Doshi said.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Seconds later, a friend called his cellphone and asked if he was in trouble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
It’s my fault she’s in trouble, it’s my fault, mine, mine...
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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