woe

Example Sentences

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A mass protest movement has sprung up in Iran, prompted by the economic woe driven by the currency crisis.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

It is falling apart with a familiar tale of woe in Australia.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Property taxes are another housing woe for cash-strapped Americans.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

“We can’t dwell on this, ‘Oh no, woe is me,’” said rookie edge rusher Jared Verse.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

Telemakhos with no more words went out, and through the fence, and down hill, going fast on the steep footing, nursing woe for the suitors in his heart.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer