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woe

[woh] / woʊ /


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

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

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

A yellow card for Japan's Charlie Lawrence left the home side temporarily short-handed and there was more injury woe for Australia when Josh Canham went off following a heavy hit.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

He climbed to his feet with an air of intolerable woe and began moving about his office.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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