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

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

But this relationship was troubled from the start.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

He returned from work late and barely ate, sitting in that same strange, troubled gloom.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins