troublesome
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The troublesome Queen of the Night dazzles with high notes that shoot out like daggers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
With no earnings to pore over, investors will be focused on the economic data—and what they have seen recently looks troublesome.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
“Another round of fighting could be even more troublesome, as it could result in stagflation.” he says.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
The proliferation of shell companies in Hong Kong is so troublesome that U.S. authorities began in October to target the addresses of businesses that handle the paperwork of establishing a company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
“He was too good!—she could not endure the thought!—she would not give him such a troublesome office for the world,”—brought on the desired repetition of entreaties and assurances,—and a very few minutes settled the business.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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