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troubles

  • plural
    of trouble.
    trouble
    verb (used with object)
    to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.
  • present tense form
    of trouble (3rd person singular).
    trouble
    verb (used with object)
    to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.

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"As the number of private lodging businesses has risen, complaints and troubles around them have increased," the official said on customary condition of anonymity.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

“Director Matson now blames me for his ostrich troubles and his conflict of interest troubles,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Countries across Europe and Asia worry domestic industries in areas such as autos, electronics and heavy machinery won’t survive China’s push to export its way out of domestic economic troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

It also added a new obligation: Americans now take a course in financial management after they file for bankruptcy to reduce the chance of future money troubles.

From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026

If trouble can multiply like rats in grain, then that is what our troubles do in 1609.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone