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woe

[woh] / woʊ /


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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

One season without a trophy is major woe for Guardiola and City, two would be downright unthinkable.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Despite the glory of his singing and the enviable success of his award-lavished career, he made his life of enormous privilege seem like a tale of unremitting anguish and woe.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

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

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

I was desolate and afraid, and full of woe and terror; but when that beautiful sun began to climb the horizon life was to me again.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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