troubling
Example Sentences
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But his incendiary side always comes back, and when his behavior becomes increasingly troubling, his parents reach their limit.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Researchers say the findings reinforce a troubling reality about climate change.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Labour says there are "serious and deeply troubling allegations" relating to the social media pages of the Reform UK candidate in the Makerfield by-election.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Several justices seemed drawn to the idea that the process was somehow less constitutionally troubling because the initial search involved automated filtering rather than human eyes manually reviewing every account.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
It was generally agreed among the old guard that these were troubling times, but aside from raising objections that were repeatedly dismissed, no one took action.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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