get into trouble
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But in my view, golfers get into trouble when they chase speed without building the physical foundation, mobility and movement control to tolerate it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
I’ve seen several young people get into trouble after inheriting larger sums.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
But this is also the part that gets lost in most money conversations: People don’t usually get into trouble because they don’t care about their finances.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026
Other moms in the Facebook group were hesitant to share the names publicly for fear that the doctors could get into trouble, she said, preferring to direct message her instead.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025
Anya was certain she was going to get into trouble.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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