- plural of woe.
woes
Example Sentences
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The new EV report adds to Lucid’s recent woes, including upheaval on the executive level.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Economic woes have joined the long list of worries facing Venezuelans living in the coastal region that suffered unthinkable damage during twin tremors a fortnight ago.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
In an interview in May, Sullivan defended Trump’s goals in Iran and said the solution to rural Alaska’s energy woes is to produce more energy in the state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
It used to be said that infidelity and money woes were the main causes of broken marriages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"They bring the great the chance of glory, and the lowly a respite from their woes."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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