trouble
verb (used with object)
to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.
were troubling
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past progressiveof trouble.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“Although there were troubling shortcomings, we welcome the milestones in Chad’s transition process,” the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024
In his claim, Talavera, said the officers’ actions were troubling from the very beginning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Tom Allingham, from Save the Student, said the results of its survey were "troubling" with "huge swathes" of students facing food poverty.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2023
Even though Lil Tay, whose real name is Tay Tian, is confirmed to be still alive people online began to speculate that there were troubling circumstances surrounding the death hoax.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2023
He glanced back at the golden casket, as if something were troubling him.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
