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rough time

NOUN
bumpy ride
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They wrote the album during a rough time personally, as they struggled to get out of a stymied label deal that cost them four years between records.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Mum Paula says Caitlyn had a "rough time" at school because of her autism and APD.

From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025

They have had a rough time of it of late.

From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2025

The relative had gone through a rough time due to a divorce and needed transportation.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 29, 2025

“I’m up at deer camp but I just want you to know, Celia’s real upset. She had a rough time at the party last night.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett


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