Example Sentences

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Shia LaBeouf talks about his recent legal troubles in New Orleans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Ligon’s troubles came to a head in January when he was arrested on a felony theft charge stemming from a business dispute with another zoo owner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It offers a fluffy kind of camouflage when you want to hide from the world’s troubles.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Sanchez begins his runoff campaign embroiled in legal troubles.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Her birth had been welcomed and, in spite of recent troubles, everyone would rally around to make her future as pleasant as possible.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer