troubled

Example Sentences

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Mr. Pelley had the right idea when he planned to stay and help steer the ship through troubled seas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Selfridge told the court the complainant was "very troubled".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But how do you bridge such troubled waters?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Faye announced his new 30-member cabinet on Monday less than two weeks after he fired Sonko and dismissed the government following disagreements over issues including the troubled economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Maggie was troubled, “I … twice dreamt that you were very, very ill; and I waked each time weeping bitterly.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock