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

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

Hugh and Mary Parsons became a means not just of explaining all things strange in Springfield but also a way of reaffirming what was and wasn’t acceptable behavior in the face of tribulation.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2022

Milo made a deft grimace of tribulation and turned away.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller