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trials and tribulations



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Kirkpatrick was one of seven children left behind, forced to navigate life’s trials and tribulations without his mom and dad.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

It reminds me of how, recently, my younger sister — deep in the trials and tribulations of planning her wedding look — called me sounding breathless and almost conspiratorial.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

A four-part documentary offers a look behind the curtain of the infamous Nevada festival Burning Man, examining its trials and tribulations over five years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

He helps you if you feel blue, if you just need some clarity or perspective on the trials and tribulations of life, he gives you that.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

As she launched into the trials and tribulations of watching Little Women with her seventy-two-year-old Dominican grandmother, Dimple allowed herself to tune out.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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