trouble spot

Example Sentences

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Even before the latest release of the consumer-price index, inflation expectations had been climbing, a potential trouble spot in a market where stocks have largely shrugged off the U.S.-Iran conflict and the resulting energy shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The economy is a particular trouble spot for the billionaire property developer.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Budget constraints force cost-cutting measures as repairs are underway at San Clemente trouble spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2024

There is not the capacity to move troops around the country to concentrate them in the latest trouble spot.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

If they couldn’t control things either, the Code Green would be called and supervisors were to send all available officers to the trouble spot.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover