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 Roaring ’20s also provide a path forward when it comes to one of the most troublesome issues facing the country today: questions of safety and product quality.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
I told him that Father was as troublesome as ever, that Mama seemed more worried and would be glad to see him, and that Chasca had been chosen to be a Sun Maiden.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
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