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woes

  • plural of woe.

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The news throws a spotlight on the woes of Germany's crucial automotive sector.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

At a time when cataloging travel woes have become such a big part of the cultural conversation, it offers the ultimate escape.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

LONDON—Andy Burnham, Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, arrived at Downing Street Monday promising that a bigger, more muscular state can solve the country’s economic woes and restore political stability.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The new EV report adds to Lucid’s recent woes, including upheaval on the executive level.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

One stroke of good fortune and his financial woes would be over!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood