troublemaker
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Even as he drew attention as a troublemaker among some of his bosses, according to people who worked with him, he grew close to the industry’s top players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
"My son is an easy-going person, not a troublemaker," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
As Lisa, the dedicated troublemaker, King Princess exudes a snarling antagonism toward just about anyone and anything.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
As Montag’s troublemaker boyfriend, Pratt quickly became a master at stirring up drama, frequently at the expense of Conrad, Montag’s friend and roommate.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
“Keeler was supposed to be a troublemaker, wasn’t he? I’d think you’d be relieved.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
Though there have been stories about kids cutting through the pouches or duping administrators by putting in decoy phones, those troublemakers amount to only a small percentage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Police say 60 Crystal Palace fans classified as "known troublemakers" were ordered to leave Leipzig city centre on Tuesday evening while two arrests were made following clashes between supporters of the Eagles and Rayo Vallecano.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Local media coverage of the demonstrations has varied, with some outlets focusing on economic difficulties, and others on incidents caused by "troublemakers".
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Araceli’s mother said that workers are afraid to complain about heat or other working conditions because they don’t want to be singled out as troublemakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
Maybe I come from a whole family of troublemakers?
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
