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Bank of America, like most large banks in the country, borrowed tens of billions of dollars from the U.S. government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program to help avoid collapse, which it repaid in 2009.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Troubled Liverpool's woeful season hit a new low with a shocking 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea won 2-0 at Burnley to step up their Premier League title challenge on Saturday.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Troubled by the clashes between agents and the public, one federal judge is considering ordering agents to wear body cameras.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Troubled firm Thames Water also appealed for higher price rises, but has deferred its case until late October while it tries to fix a rescue bid.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

Troubled, off-balance, and feeling strange, Horsethief Shorty wandered.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols