in trouble

Example Sentences

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"Healthy aging probably is best pursued through adequate amounts of both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activities. When we no longer can get out of the chair and move around, we are in trouble."

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

When a tragedy befalls Elias-Clarke and a new CEO is tapped to take over, it’s not just Miranda who’s in trouble, but Runway and its publisher’s storied legacy, too.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

“It was like, ‘Ha ha, you’re not going to be the one who gets in trouble with this because you’re McKay Coppins,’ ” Ostacher told me.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

He wasn’t going to say anything that could get him in trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“One of these days, you’ll get in trouble, too,” he said.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney