deep trouble

Example Sentences

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Not long ago, the New York Knicks were in deep trouble.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Shortly before his job was eliminated, Bryant openly spoke out against the cuts in The Washington Post and Boston Globe, which he said landed him in deep trouble at the Pentagon.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

After the West Indies fought back from deep trouble at 83-7 to post 176-8, Markram and Quinton de Kock put on 95 for the first wicket to set the platform for a thumping victory.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Returning home the next day, Mariona was in deep trouble.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

I held my job, managed my own money, kept passing grades, and stayed out of deep trouble.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos