tribulation

Example Sentences

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They thought they needed to keep themselves spiritually pure to survive the coming tribulation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Such an unprecedented tribulation, including shutting down much of the economy for an extended time period, has impacted everything from truancy to building code compliance and enforcement.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2023

Howard sings about seeking, and claiming, the strength to rise above obstacles and tribulation: “I am not fearless but fear will stop me,” she vows.

From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2023

References to God, such “ya Allah” and “Allahu akhbar,” can be heard in times of tribulation or celebration.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Milo made a deft grimace of tribulation and turned away.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller