troublemaker
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troublemakers
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Even as he drew attention as a troublemaker among some of his bosses, according to people who worked with him, he grew close to the industry’s top players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
As Lisa, the dedicated troublemaker, King Princess exudes a snarling antagonism toward just about anyone and anything.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
"I was a bit of a troublemaker," she says.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Sharp’s strategy reminds me of a prediction Charley Richardson, a very good troublemaker who co-founded Military Families Speak Out, made to me long ago.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025
“A troublemaker? Then what be you, Mr. Marsden? What be you, ey?”
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
"We found that tubulin can drive Tau and alpha synuclein troublemakers down a healthy path."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
Some properties assign security guards to ask young shoppers to show identification at the entrance, while others rely on specially trained staff to selectively kick out troublemakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Local media coverage of the demonstrations has varied, with some outlets focusing on economic difficulties, and others on incidents caused by "troublemakers".
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Araceli’s mother said that workers are afraid to complain about heat or other working conditions because they don’t want to be singled out as troublemakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
That was the voice he heard now: the voice of all the bullies and troublemakers and wise guys in the world.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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