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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