travails

Example Sentences

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Over the last month while in hospice, Frank did a number of interviews with US media, commenting on his life's work, the current political mood and the travails of the left.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Toyota executives, in a recent call with reporters, discussed the travails of trying to turn a profit on cars, especially small ones, in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Both grew up in the neighborhood and have lived through MacArthur Park’s travails.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

As of Thursday morning, his brief description of his travails at Cargill Venezuela had attracted three million readers and been reposted by none other than Elon Musk.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

She thanks God for giving her strength to get through the day’s travails.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario