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deep trouble

NOUN
bad news
Synonyms
WEAK
bind bother concern danger difficulty dilemma dire straits disappointment distress grief headache hindrance hot water inconvenience mess misfortune nuisance pain predicament problem struggle torment woe

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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

India were in deep trouble at 77-6 in their opening group match against the USA before skipper Suryakumar Yadav hit an unbeaten 84 off 49 balls to rescue his team.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 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

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