troublesome
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Harper, an All-Star with the Philadelphia Phillies, said on Instagram that he created a troublesome, personalized 21-second video on behalf of FanDuel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
When we lift up the one, it’s troublesome to consider the other.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
And on Wednesday, they rid themselves of two troublesome streaks in a single evening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Usually, the one reaching out for help is the sibling tasked with holding power of attorney or serving as executor of an estate, and who is being hectored by a troublesome sibling.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Upon reaching the top of the rock steps at 28,400 feet, he was confronted with a series of short but troublesome rappels that angled along the ridge.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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