woes

Example Sentences

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My hair woes started in high school, when I would scrape my curls into a bun and lament how thin my hairline looked.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Their core message: These systems are supposed to make senior engineers so productive that companies can lay off junior engineers, but in reality, many companies are trading near-term productivity for long-term woes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Private equity’s challenges have taken a back seat to private credit’s many woes.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

It’s a win for AI companies who might have been slowed down by such a process, but AI’s regulatory woes are potentially just getting started.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“All the woes at Elsinore of late have left their marks upon my weary bones. I feel as old as the mountains,” she groaned, lowering herself onto the bed.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein