troubled

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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

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

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Fast selling is a bit of good news for the troubled truck.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The biggest central-bank buyers last year were mostly in troubled parts of the world: Poland, Kazakhstan, Brazil, China and Turkey.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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