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woes

  • plural
    of woe.
    woe
    noun
    profound grief or distress.

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Then they look to Europe at the economic woes in Spain and France.

From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2026

Then again, Gonzalez noted that in Seaport’s 15 years covering the restaurant industry, mergers and acquisitions weren’t a guaranteed cure for companies’ woes.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Finance Minister Roland Lescure said France would be strategic in issuing new debt amid investor concerns over the country’s financial woes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

This is a major concern when combined with other sources of sea level rise, and could exacerbate the woes of California coastal cities and property owners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

My parents expressed no sympathy for my woes and none for Robbie’s, either.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama