Synonyms

trouble spot

American

noun

an area in which trouble exists or is expected to develop.

There are several diplomatic trouble spots in Central America.

trouble spot British

noun

a place of recurring trouble, esp of political unrest

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Example Sentences

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The economy is a particular trouble spot for the billionaire property developer.

From Barron's

Ford’s electric vehicle division has been a trouble spot amid a slowdown in EV sales.

From Seattle Times

Budget constraints force cost-cutting measures as repairs are underway at San Clemente trouble spot.

From Los Angeles Times

There is not the capacity to move troops around the country to concentrate them in the latest trouble spot.

From BBC

The other big trouble spot has been Africa, where debt markets have seen a sharp pullback.

From Reuters

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