troubled

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RIG climbed 1.2% from a year ago, rising across all of Nestlé’s businesses except the troubled infant formula division.

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

Sometimes she’s a scrambling mom with a troubled kid; sometimes she’s an awkward umpire learning on the job; sometimes she’s just yearning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Oscar Selby, who researches troubled High Streets at the Centre for Cities think tank, sees them as a "bellwether" for the wider economy.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Hera, troubled at the danger they were in, went to ask Aphrodite’s help.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton