Example Sentences

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The diplomatic pitfalls of cross words and cancelled press conferences will be troubling the minds of British officials as they prepare for the trip.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2025

“It will be troubling if a significant number of any of these panels are made up of industry representatives,” she said.

From Scientific American • Aug. 13, 2018

It will be troubling if Washington isn’t, at least, in the division race in December.

From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2016

Sometimes art will be troubling, but then so too will the society it is depicting.

From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2013

"That will be troubling you," said I, a bit ashamed for feeling so little in want of sustenance.

From Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir