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

In October, Drake announced that he would be taking a break from making new music to focus on health issues with his stomach that have been troubling him “for years.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

But there have been troubling trends in breast cancer in recent years.

From New York Times • May 9, 2023

Here is the excellent Tumaini Carayol on “the twisties” that have been troubling Simone:

From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 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