trouble
verb (used with object)
to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.
have been troubling
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present perfect progressiveof trouble.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But the effects of this shift on cities have been troubling, many economists argue, as urban leaders struggle to revive the downtown areas sapped of some workers who used to eat, drink and shop there.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
"The thing that impressed me most is the carries and the yardage. He was a handful and that would have been troubling Fiji today. He has been great in camp and fitted in really well."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2022
But she said Thursday there have been troubling signs emerging and suggested the need for a mask order by the end of the month if cases did not dramatically fall in the coming days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2022
Accuracy problems have been troubling the Ravens’ quarterback again, and it cost the Ravens this game.
From New York Times ● Dec. 5, 2021
“Let us hope so. The narrow sea is perilous this time of year, and of late there have been troubling reports of strange ships seen amongst the Stepstones.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
