troubled

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His polite demeanor, impressive vocal range and dramatic rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” earned him a devoted fanbase known as the “Claymates.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"Troubled industry but related to P," Stern wrote to Epstein.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Bank of America, like most large banks in the country, borrowed tens of billions of dollars from the U.S. government’s Troubled Asset Relief Program to help avoid collapse, which it repaid in 2009.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Troubled Liverpool's woeful season hit a new low with a shocking 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, while Chelsea won 2-0 at Burnley to step up their Premier League title challenge on Saturday.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

Troubled, Siddhartha looked at the kind face, in which there were many good-natured wrinkles.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse