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troubles

  • plural
    of trouble.
    trouble
    verb (used with object)
    to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.
  • present tense form
    of trouble (3rd person singular).
    trouble
    verb (used with object)
    to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.

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For Gen. Munir, glowing headlines abroad may distract from growing troubles at home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

The Russian will face Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, after the seventh seed overcame opening set service troubles to defeat 10th seed Marta Kostyuk 3-6 6-1 6-2.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

“Let the day’s own troubles be sufficient for the day.”

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

What troubles the team is that since problems arose surrounding redemptions at the end of the first quarter, the rise in risk assets has pushed the topic of private-credit risk off the radar.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

A large, robust, athletic man, Washington was plagued by headaches, stomach troubles, and bouts of rheumatism—a painful condition affecting the joints such as knees and elbows.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis