troubled
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The company, which has succeeded on much smaller campuses, will try to transform a large, deeply troubled school by raising scores, increasing safety and graduating more students.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Despite the first troubled launch of Apple Intelligence, iPhone sales rose 23% in the first half of fiscal 2026.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
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
Leah’s attempt to take Kate’s sons away drove a stake into the heart of the Fox sisters’ already troubled relationships.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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