get into trouble
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That can make them more likely to get into trouble, as UWM shows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The court heard he would often get into trouble for being disruptive, but teachers felt he was "trying hard" a week before the decision was made to exclude him.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
“They know exactly how to get something out of the cheapest models possible. When they get into trouble, they temporarily jump up to a higher price point with a fancier model.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
I’ve seen several young people get into trouble after inheriting larger sums.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026
My grandparents can get into trouble as easily as a fly can land on a watermelon.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
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