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troublesome

[truhb-uhl-suhm] / ˈtrʌb əl səm /


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On the other hand, Ohtani missed his last start for treatment of a troublesome left knee, and neither Snell nor Glasnow has pitched since May.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Without support of a media conglomerate, for which their division is a troublesome pimple, they know the economics fall apart.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

Rory McIlroy says he was "pleasantly surprised" at how good his troublesome right foot felt as he completed nine holes of practice on the eve of the US PGA Championship at Aronimink near Philadelphia.

From BBC May 13, 2026

“Another round of fighting could be even more troublesome, as it could result in stagflation.” he says.

From MarketWatch May 11, 2026

Aurelia was the decoration on his life, his sweet reward after the essential sons, both troublesome and hard to love.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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